The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro ... since the vantage point is the best in the city.

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

The best time to visit ... Also, expect crowds on the main city beaches when temperatures hover in the mid-80s (or higher). This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall ...

Trinidad and Tobago's carnival is known as the 'mother of all carnivals' and takes place every year over two whole days on ...

Lady Gaga is returning to Brazil for the first time since 2012, with a monumental performance at Copacabana Beach in Rio de ...