“Rio is our biggest muse,” Barros tells Travel + Leisure. “The rhythm of samba, the colors of the street markets, the energy ...

Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails. If you ...

There are few cities in the world where the mountains meet the sea, where the sun shines year round, and the sounds of samba music fills the streets and keeps the energy alive. Rio de Janeiro is so ...

The Theatro Municipal was restored to its full glory in 2010 to mark its 100th birthday, and so grand pillars and delicate golden details once again dominate the main square in Centro’s Cinelândia.

With its iconic coastline and mountainous backdrop, Rio de Janeiro is best explored from the water. Boat tours offer a unique perspective of the city, giving visitors opportunities to admire its ...

Growing up, I listened to a lot of Bossa Nova. My mom has always loved the Brazilian music genre, born in Rio de Janeiro, for ...

You can stare at it from Ipanema Beach, but the best way to experience Morro Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers Hill), named for its sibling peaks, is the just-under-one-mile, moderately difficult hiking trail ...

The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage ...

Images of raucous Carnival parties, pristine beaches and the vivid colours of the landscape below Christ the Redeemer fill the minds of would-be visitors to this vibrant former capital. For many ...