RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city's favelas to learn more ...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards, paced to Brazilian funk music. Then it adopted moves from break dancing, samba, capoeira, frevo — ...
Tourists take selfies Jan. 27 on a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela. The Brazilian city recorded a record number of international tourists in 2025. (Silvia Izquierdo/Associated Press) RIO DE ...