Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.

RIO DE JANEIRORIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro officials say the city is seeing a boom in tourism. The municipal tourism department known as Riotur says the city expects to receive 3 million more ...

Rio de Janeiro – A late-night gang rape of an American woman in Rio de Janerio has many asking whether the city or Brazilian authorities are up to the task of protecting the waves of tourists expected ...

The FIFA World Cup champion ended up being Germany, but it was Rio de Janeiro who hit the jackpot during the tournament, with special emphasis on financial transactions. The FIFA World Cup champion ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — An Argentine tourist who was shot in the head and chest in Rio de Janeiro last month while making his way to the Christ the Redeemer statue died on Monday, Argentine tourism ...

Vice Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Nilton Caldeira has proposed a football exchange with Vietnam as part of celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic ties. At a meeting with ...