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

Revelers hold a banner that reads in Portuguese, "Life is worth it," to pay tribute to Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres ...

The Brazilian Carnival is a lively and diverse festival that has something for everyone. If you're looking to experience Carnival in a famous destination, here are seven must-visit places: Rio de ...

A reveler dressed as Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres holds a cutout of an Instagram account of "The Academy" during a ...

And since it wouldn’t be a proper carnival without a good dose of dancing and singing, a series of live music performances are coming up. If you want a true taste of Brazil and Latin carnival ...

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 ...

The superstar wowed her hometown with nearly 50,000 fans at Estadio Metropolitano, marking her first local show in nearly two ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists baked Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded ...

The 14-time champion samba school Beija-Flor worked tirelessly on Tuesday (February 18) to have dazzling costumes and ...

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists were baking Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street ...

Inspired by the Rio Carnival in Brazil, the modern Goa Carnival was revived in 1965 by musician Timoteo Fernandes and has since grown into a massive spectacle. The highlight of the event is the ...

"But it is obvious that we can call the attention of (Carnival) revelers to say ... In recent years, Brazil has been hard hit by extreme weather events, from floods to droughts and fires ...