Rio de Janeiro Neighborhoods Safety The tourist area – known as Zona Sul (the South Zone) – is generally safe, although exercise caution when walking around at night, especially downtown ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I always joke with my friends that if it wasn't for the crime, inequality and dysfunctional economy, it would be the best place on ...

Rio de Janeiro is in Brazil, the biggest country in South America. Find out more with BBC Bitesize KS1 Geography.