The Metropolitan Cathedral or the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, features a remarkable design that harmoniously combines contemporary and traditional elements, crafted by architect Edgar Fonseca.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Devotees wade through Arpoador Beach carrying a boat filled with ...

Fly over the breathtaking landscapes of Rio de Janeiro with this stunning drone footage. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain to the golden sands of Copacabana and Ipanema, and ...

In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...

Rio's Thirsty Zoo Animals Get Icy Treats to Cool Down in Brazil’s Stifling Summer Heat RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys as ...

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Modernism emerged in the early 20th century as a revolutionary movement that rejected historical styles, prioritizing functionality, innovation, and rationality. Grounded in the promise of ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 86 °F (30 °C). Winds S at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 2 to 7 mph (3.2 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 76 °F (24 ...

Flanking the western edge of the Plaza de Armas, this neoclassical cathedral has a history that stretches back to 1541, when Spanish conquistador and city founder Pedro de Valdivia requested a ...

In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep in mind that some tourists have been involved in armed robberies (in these cases, always hand over your belongings).

After more than 80 years hidden beneath the waves off Rio de Janeiro, the location of a Brazilian troop transport ship torpedoed and sunk by Nazi Germany was definitively confirmed by Brazil’s ...