Rio’s beaches Copacabana and Ipanema need little introduction. Instead, go to the locals’ beach Praia Vermelha in the ...

In a time of political hostility and violence, a samba school in Rio de Janeiro decided to highlight the realities of the ...

- This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure. Rio de Janeiro offers an exciting time to anyone who visits. This iconic city on the Brazilian Coast is famous for its beaches, Sugar Loaf ...

ABUJA: Nigerian Government has applauded Brazil for its outstanding and creative presentation of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and ...

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Clowns complete with red noses and tutus delivered the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found ...

Rio and its minority partners in Tomago have offered a one-off $1500 “cost-of-living” sweetener to more than 500 workers in a bid to end strike action that was a threat to the immediate future ...

Carnival Corp. is putting the finishing touches on, not a new ship, but a new destination for cruise passengers. Beginning in July, Doral-based Carnival will send ships between PortMiami and ...

The main samba school parades are held at the Sambadrome, a purpose-built parade venue in Rio de Janeiro Drum queen Fabiola de Andrade of Mocidade samba school perform at the Marques de Sapucai ...

The streets of Rio de Janeiro come alive with parties, samba and dazzling costumes as one of the world’s biggest carnivals unfolds Each year, the streets of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil come alive ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in Brisbane, Australia on late Friday or early Saturday, causing several cruise liners from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and others to weather the ...