Two Brazilians have been sentenced to 19 and 23 years in prison respectively for the beating death of a young Congolese ...

Barra da Tijuca, which includes an expansive 11-mile stretch of coastline and adjacent shopping center, is a neighborhood known as "Barra" and is popular among Cariocas. Recent travelers say its ...

They were convicted of triple-qualified homicide for a futile motive and the victim’s inability to defend himself. Both will serve their sentences in a closed regime.

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters ...

For almost two decades, hundreds of dogs in the upscale Barra da Tijuca region in Rio de Janeiro have wagged their tails to samba music at the Blocao Carnival street party. They did it once again on ...

HotéisRIO, the Cidade Maravilhosa's hotel owners' association, forecast that hotel occupancy during this year's Carnival ...

A Praia da Barra da Tijuca -- or "Barra da Tijuca beach" -- is a serious contender for the title. Known for its massive white capped waves, bustling environment, and fascinating food scene ...

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations began, dozens of dogs dressed in vibrant costumes joined their owners for the annual "Blocão" parade in Barra da Tijuca. The event saw nearly 300 people and ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two Argentine soccer fans were shot in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday ahead of the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final between visiting Racing and local Botafogo. Local ...

SSW to SE, but it has a very open swell window. Very consistent and lots of variety. Can get really good at chest-overhead surf with offshore wind (usually in the early morning). Fall and winter ...

For almost two decades, hundreds of dogs in the upscale Barra da Tijuca region in Rio de Janeiro have wagged their tails to samba music at the Blocao Carnival street party. They did it once again ...

Local media reported both fans were on a beach in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in the city’s west side, when they were robbed and shot by an unidentified man. One of the victims was undergoing ...