Overlooking the sea in one of Rio’s most elegant neighbourhoods, this design-led hotel makes for an excellent base ...

On the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, just about anything you need will come to you. The sand has long been an open-air, democratic marketplace. Vendors come down from poor, hillside neighborhoods to sell ...

From sunrise to sunset, these beaches never slow down. We take a closer look at what makes them so popular—and whether they ...

Visiting a beach in Rio de Janeiro might never be the same again. A 16-point decree by Rio’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, will impose strict rules on the use of public space along the city’s famous coastline.