The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Recent travelers recommend ...

Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown away by how gorgeous it was. The beaches, the mountains, the buildings tucked ...

Rio’s beaches Copacabana and Ipanema need little introduction. Instead, go to the locals’ beach Praia Vermelha in the ...

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).