Anger as Rio de Janeiro brings in sweeping changes to famous tourist hotspots - Is this the end of Samba on the beach?

Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall is rolling out new rules to control beachside activities due to come into force on June 1.

If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, ...

A new decree in Rio de Janeiro aims to regulate beach activities by requiring permits for vendors and musicians. The move has ...

Samba music coming from kiosks, vendors selling their wares and chair rentals are a common sight on Rio de Janeiro's beaches.

British holidaymaker Jensen Sturgeon got into trouble while digging a whole on Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, when he ...

The tourist area – known as Zona Sul (the South ... especially downtown (Centro), Santa Teresa and Lapa. In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep ...

The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Recent travelers recommend ...

Victor Nascimento and eight friends started planning as soon as they heard Lady Gaga was going to Rio de Janeiro. They booked a hotel 15 minutes away.