Brazilians from elsewhere often complain that outsiders’ views of the country are largely based on the beach-and-music-happy image of Rio de Janeiro. The stereotype is accurate, but Rio is also a city ...

There’s more to Rio than just beaches, caipirinhas, and the 2016 Olympics. We did a little digging to find the seven most fun, interesting, and bizarre facts about Rio de Janeiro.

Reporting from Rio de Janeiro — A major reason to host the Olympic Games is that you get to showcase your city to the world. And you get to improve parts of the city as you prepare to do so. Rio 2016 ...

(Reuters) - Following are some facts about Brazil's beachside city of Rio de Janeiro, which on Friday won the vote to host the 2016 Olympics. * The city got its name from Portuguese explorer Gaspar ...

National Geographic Expeditions staff member Coral Keegan recently traveled to Rio de Janeiro to experience one of the biggest Carnival celebrations in the world and explore La Cidade Maravilhosa—the ...

With all eyes on Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics, it seems a good time to get to know the city a bit more intimately. After all, there’s more to the Marvelous City than its best-known ...

(Reuters) - Following are some facts about Brazil's beachside city of Rio de Janeiro, which is in the running to host the 2016 Olympics. The decision will be announced in Copenhagen on Friday. - The ...