Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day.

Carnival originated in Europe and can be traced back to the winter festivals that were celebrated in the Middle Ages. The ...

A reveler sprays water on fellow merry makers cooling them off during the "Ceu na Terra" or "Heaven on Earth" pre-Carnival ...

Brazil's famed Carnival is to begin Friday, amid rows over sex and security, and a plea from the government for the nation's festival-goers to take it easy this year. Brazil's famed Carnival is to ...

From caipirinhas to batidas, these Brazilian cocktails bring the flavors of Carnival to your glass. Discover traditional and modern takes on classic drinks.

RIO DE JANEIRO — A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city’s iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized, Rio’s state health department said ...

Brazilian Carnival is a massive draw for travelers from all over the world, especially Americans. According to Airbnb, the U.S. ranks second in the number of nights booked in Rio de Janeiro during ...

Heavy rains and floods in São Paulo state, Brazil, killed at least 36 people on Sunday. The city of São Sebastião was one of the hardest hit with dozens of people missing after at least 50 ...

Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, and the energetic Carnival festival. The country also ...

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Many areas of Brazil are being hit by a heat wave and beaches were packed with people this weekend in Rio, particularly in Copacabana, where one of the best-known samba schools in the carnival, ...

A reveler dances on stilts during the "Caxias Water Planet" pre-Carnival street party, in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro ...