Rio de Janeiro -- or just Rio -- is the city most people associate with Brazil. Learn about Rio, its beaches, events, hotels, restaurants, and more.
The seat of Rio de Janeiro's Legislative Assembly is one of the attractions in the historic downtown area.
A Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide with tips about the best of Rio attractions.
The Sugarloaf in Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's top attractions. Read about the Sugarloaf cable car, its hours and ticket prices.
A travel planner for a budget weekend in Rio de Janeiro - where to stay, what to do, sightseeing, restaurants and attractions.
A wealth of Brazilian craftsmanship is waiting for you at Rio de Janeiro's shops and fairs.
Canecao Petrobras is one of Rio de Janeiro's most important music venues. Opened in 1967, it has gone through extensive remodeling and adapted successfully to the needs of twenty-first century nightlife.
The Carmen Miranda Museum in Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, has clothes and other memorabilia that help honor the famous singer and actress.
Catch a great show at this cultural center devoted to the creation, research and preservation of Rio de Janeiro's musical heritage.
Photos of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado from the About.com Guide to Cruises.
Cidade do Samba, or Samba City, is Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume and float manufacturing complex. Open to visitors year round, Cidade do Samba hosts Carnival shows on Thursdays.
A clinic in Copacabana with a multi-lingual staff.
Dr. Priscila Barreto, an English-speaking dentist in Rio de Janeiro, specializes in endodontics, general and cosmetic dentistry.
A short bio of Débora Birn, guest Rio de Janeiro reporter for Brazil Travel.
Tips for Rio de Janeiro travelers.
From the About.com Guide to Cruises, a glance at Rio's most famous beaches.
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, one of Rio de Janeiro's most scenic and best-known landmarks, is the lagoon you see in many photos taken from Corcovado.
Multi Oral, an English-speaking dental clinic in Rio de Janeiro, offers services ranging from dental emergencies to complete oral rehabilitation treatments.
The Copacabana Fort, at the southwest end of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, houses the Historical Army Museum and has one of the most beautiful views of Copacabana Beach.
A Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden photo gallery.
Tips for travelers about taking taxis in Rio.
Photos from the Independent League of Samba Schools (LIESA) site.
Enjoy pictures of Rio taken during the Celebrity Infinity cruise by the About.com Guide to Cruises, Linda Garrison.
The Tourist Police in Rio (DEAT) is prepared to support travelers in several languages. Learn how to get help from the Tourist Police and look at their crime statistics.
Débora Birn, guest Rio reporter for Brazil Travel, shares some tips about her latest favorites.
Rio Scenarium is a famous bar with live Brazilian music in the historic Lapa district in Rio de Janeiro.
Samba da Ouvidor is a casual roda de samba, or samba get-together, in front of Livraria Folhas Secas on historic Rua do Ouvidor in Rio.
Santa Teresa stands out among Rio de Janeiro districts with its hilltop location, historic tram, vintage homes converted into charming B&Bs, art studios and great restaurants.
A Sugarloaf Mountain Photo Gallery from the About.com Guide to Cruises.
The 2009 Ferris wheel commemorating Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be open for two months.
The Santa Teresa tram is at the heart of a dispute between the Rio de Janeiro government and the Amast, the Santa Teresa neighborhood association. How does that affect you?
Basic information for the visitor to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
