An interactive map of Rio de Janeiro has just been released with photos, paintings, and graphic representations, all dated and geographically identified. With imagineRio, it is possible to follow more ...

Jutting out of the Atlantic like a stony sentinel, the mountain affords mesmerizing views of the city, the ocean, Guanabara Bay, and the ... founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565.

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).

Sarah Brown Standing high above Rio's bustling metropolis at 1,296 feet, Pão de Açúcar, or the Sugarloaf Mountain, cascades over the picturesque Guanabara Bay. From Praia Vermelha (Red Beach ...