There are few cities in the world where the mountains meet the sea, where the sun shines year round, and the sounds of samba ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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 ...

Brazil’s 2025 Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Follow AP reporters and ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — The pandemic may have disrupted Carnival plans in Rio de Janeiro for a second straight year, but revelers who have flocked to the Brazilian city for sun, sea and samba still found ...

Editor’s note: Last week, the author published a post on street art in Buenos Aires. This is her second post about street art in South America. Graffiti in Rio de Janerio is some of the most festive, ...

Rio de Janeiro’s Rua do Senado has been named the world’s coolest street for 2026 by Time Out. Explore its food scene, cultural revival, nightlife, historic architecture and iconic Saturday samba ...

Revelers attend an unofficial carnival block party referred to as "blocos", in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. City Hall banned all blocos, the tightly packed street parties attended ...