Rio de Janeiro, [a] or simply Rio, [8] is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

10 hours ago · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, …

2 days ago · At least 132 people have died in a massive police raid aimed at organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, the regional public defender’s office said on Wednesday. Among the dead are …

2 days ago · The police operation targeting a criminal gang in a densely-populated area of Rio is the deadliest in the city.

Aug 21, 2025 · Planning a trip to Rio? From relaxing on world-renowned beaches to visiting Christ the Redeemer, these are some of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro: Why 2026 is the time to explore its grandeur With its alluring beaches and lush mountains, Rio doesn’t need to do much to convince people to visit. But in 2026, this ...

Rio de Janeiro is packed with great things to do and places to go. But where do you begin? Cut through the noise with Time Out’s recommendations of the best attractions, restaurants, bars,...

Feb 16, 2025 · A city that famously embraces joyous pleasure, Rio de Janeiro is always a dynamic place to visit. Here are a few fabulous things to do while you’re there.

Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries…

1 day ago · The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage and a reckoning.