It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565 ... wide-eyed kids (and their parents). The famous Rio backdrop enhances the tale of ...

One of the most iconic landmarks in Rio de Janeiro is the Escadaria Selarón, or Selarón Steps, a 250-step staircase decorated with more than 2,000 carefully placed tiles from around the world.

Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro. This all used to be covered ... so he can see the amazing sunset. You can see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, and the amazing natural harbour.

For many people, it’s worth coming to Rio de Janeiro just for the beaches, as Rio has some of the most famous beaches in ...

A trip around Guanabara Bay offers views of Rio's most renowned landmarks such as the Sugarloaf ... coastline within the state of Rio de Janeiro, famous for its turquoise waters and islands.

In Rio de Janeiro, the world-famous parades have begun at the Sambadrome that kick off the Brazilian megacity's Carnival celebrations. Several samba schools, competing for promotion to the ...

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 ...