Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Carnival in Brazil—a dazzling, five-day extravaganza of parades, music, and street parties.

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

Coordenadas is one of the best places to go for nightlife in Rio de Janeiro - ₢ Raphael Medeiros/Raphael Medeiros The vast, stylish Rio Scenarium is an absolute staple for those seeking out live samba ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Three strong ways to spend tonight in Rio: a world-tour stop at Vivo Rio, two seatings of live jazz/bossa at Blue Note Copacabana, and a rock option in Jacarepaguá-plus a late ...

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Saturday in Rio is stacked: a rare metal headliner under the Arcos, an orchestral soul-jazz summit in Barra, and an international techno night in the port zone. Start in Lapa, ...

All eyes are on Rio de Janeiro, as the city hosts the 2016 Summer Olympics. But what's going on during the day is just as interesting as what's going on after the sun sets. Even when the Olympics aren ...

The World Cup just finished, and Brazil only made it to number four, but the party is still on in Rio de Janeiro. The World Cup just finished, and Brazil only made it to number four, but the party is ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in one of the ...

Driving in downtown Rio de Janeiro the other day, I had to slam on the brakes as a sequined carnival reveler wearing a Speedo and fishnet stockings danced across the thoroughfare. His companion, in ...