Brazil’s diverse landscapes and culture have always drawn tourists, but now the country is gearing up to welcome a new wave of visitors following the International Olympic Committee’s final vote for ...

It's estimated that the Olympics will bring nearly 500,000 tourists to Rio and some of them are sure to take an unusual sightseeing tour that is unique to the region. People go on tours of Rio's ...

The much-anticipated return of Lady Gaga to Brazil has sparked an unprecedented boom in the tourism industry. The confirmation of her free concert on the iconic Copacabana beach next Saturday, May 3rd ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Famous for its beaches and vibrant parties in the Southern Hemisphere's summer, Rio de Janeiro now has an attraction for winter: humpback whales. The tourism agency of Niteroi, Rio's ...

RIO DE JANEIRO – As authorities in Brazil tackled crime earlier this decade, opening Rio de Janeiro's hillside favelas to tourists seemed like a winning idea. The views are breathtaking, the slum ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - When marketing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's national tourism agency typically focuses on the city's world-class beaches, samba-filled music scene and caipirinha-fueled parties.

Whether or not major sporting spectacles like the Olympics and the World Cup are truly driving positive change, these mega events at least have the world watching (which, in turn, should drive change, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time ...

Seasonal flights offered until the end of March 2026Rio de Janeiro is Air Canada’s second destination in BrazilMONTRÉAL, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE ...

Historic Host City Selection Brings 2016 Olympic Games to South America For First Time, Spotlighting Rio de Janeiro to the World Brasilia, Brazil –October 2, 2009 – The International Olympic Committee ...