Neuma Goncalves, Brazil's "First Lady of Samba," has died at age 78 after helping turn the Rio de Janeiro slum Mangueira into one of the best-loved samba schools at the world-famous Carnival parade.

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is an annual event for ... “I come with humility to be part of the parade tonight.... Nervous and excited, Brazil, I love you! Thank you for the warm welcome.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- or the "Marvelous City ... And, who could forget the city's famous Carnival parade -- complete with samba dancers dressed in vibrant feathered headdresses?

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AnaSophia BrownRotary Youth Ambassador The past eight months have easily been the most challenging but fulfilling of my life.

Rio de Janeiro’s hotel industry hit record RevPAR in March 2025, driven by Carnival, with strong occupancy, ADR, and peak performance metrics.

Twenty years this month, the streets of Southampton came alive with the vibrant energy of Rio as 180 pupils from Redbridge Community School staged a colourful carnival parade. The Year 7 students ...

Load Map What is the travel distance between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Tokyo, Japan? How many miles is it from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro. 11540 miles / 18571.83 km is the flight distance between these ...

Tourists take photos at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil’s visa-free vacation is over for US, Canada and Australia. (Image by REUTERS/Pilar Olivares) The United ...

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/SAO PAULO, April 15 (Reuters ... s Bay mine in Canada and the Salobo and Sossego operations in Brazil. Copper sales grew 6.6% to about 81,900 tons. Nickel output rose about ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 15 (Reuters ... new tab will delay the first dismantling of an oil production vessel in Brazil by at least a year, people familiar with the matter said, in a setback ...