The general consensus on Rio’s fine food scene is that, relative to other cities of global stature, it punches below weight. But then again, Rio obliterates the field when it comes to sun, sand, ...

One of Rio's most popular shores, Copacabana is a public beach located in the heart of the luxurious Zona Sul neighborhood. The beach is marked by postos, or lifeguard stands, that offer changing ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The first time I visited Rio de Janeiro, I was sitting on Ipanema beach when a man jumped in front of my ...

But Rio’s beach kiosks find themselves at a curious crossroads as the 2016 Olympics begin. With the coming of the Olympics, the city spent years making renovations to athletic stadiums and ...

On the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, just about anything you need will come to you. The sand has long been an open-air, democratic marketplace. Vendors come down from poor, hillside neighborhoods to sell ...

R I O   D E   J A N E I R O, Brazil, Nov. 13 -- Ironically in a country known for skimpy bikinis that reveal more than theycover, Rio de Janeiro has balked for the past nine years at ...

The Prince of Wales was presented with the keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro on Monday as part of his five-day visit to ...