RIO DE JANEIRO – Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered Saturday at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets. The canines ...

Since November, the scene has been repeated almost every day of the week in many of Rio de Janeiro’s neighborhoods: a street closed off, an avenue without cars, and thousands of people joyfully moving ...

A first visit during Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival stretch can feel like a whirl of drums, outfits, sunshine, and logistics. The smart move is to mix one structured spectacle with several local moments so ...

Brazil has been in party mode since February 13 with the 2026 Carnival celebration, which wraps up this weekend. The atmosphere has been especially festive in Rio de Janeiro, where city officials were ...

Sipping a sugary cocktail as your toes disappear into the white sands of a balneário beach. A sunrise hike through the rainforest, finished off with a bowl of acai and washed down with a zingy lime ...