A new statue of Christ being built in Brazil will be taller than the famous Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado will be 43m (140 ft ...

Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands with arms ... and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people ...

(Carioca Turtles via Courthouse News) RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) — Between the postcard-worthy views of Sugarloaf Mountain and ...

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up green to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Friday. Members of indigenous groups from across Brazil gathered at the 40m (130ft ...

Anyone hoping to escape wall-to-wall coronavirus coverage with a day at the beach can forget about it in Rio de Janeiro ... also closed the city's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and the ...

Now more than ever, Rio de Janeiro is authentically—and passionately—itself. These are the best places to eat, stay, and play ...

One of the world’s most vibrant cities in one of the world’s most beautiful settings will have you in the mood for sequins ...

Brother Fabio preaches at a church in Santa Marta, one of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas ... 788 steps along a steep incline below the famed Christ the Redeemer statue. Unlike your usual Rio police ...

Swift arrived in Brazil earlier this week for her record-breaking tour, with Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue illuminated to welcome her to the country. The pop star is due to play two ...

The Christ the Redeemer statue presides over Rio’s skyline. To get up close to the landmark during your holiday to Rio de Janeiro, hop on the Corcovado Train for a 20-minute ride up the mountain (book ...

The Rio subway system is cheap, clean and easy to navigate. Single subway tickets are priced at 6.90reais (about $1.40) and doesn't expire after purchase. A variety of metro-bus combination ticket ...

Even the city’s name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ is Portuguese ... You can see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, and the amazing natural harbour. Freya: I thought you’d never ask.