RIO DE JANEIRO — Tourists usually try to run from Rio’s notorious slums. Now officials are inviting them to come visit instead. RIO DE JANEIRO — Tourists usually try to run from Rio’s notorious slums.

Rio de Janeiro has long been one of the most recognizable destinations on the planet. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, lively culture, and legendary beaches, this vibrant Brazilian city offers ...

Rio de Janeiro hosted a record 10,930 days of filming in 2025, a 24.6% increase from one year before, Leonardo Edde, president director of RioFilme, announced on March 12 ...

Brazil’s tourism industry is warning that federal plans to expand traffic at Rio’s Santos Dumont Airport could weaken Galeão’s role as an international gateway. The debate comes as Brazil’s tourism ...

A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside ...