S unny Rio and electric São Paulo: two cities, two faces of Brazil If you need to recharge your batteries surrounded by nature, Rio de Janeiro is the obvious choice. With its verdant mountains ...

Rio has always drawn artists with its wealth, its political importance and its sheer beauty. It has several grand art museums, from the 19th-century Museu Nacional de Belas Artes to Oscar Niemeyer ...

A year later, in 2007, FIFA declares that Brazil will host the World Cup in 2014. New stadiums were promised, including an upgrade to the iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Opa!

A city as eclectic as Rio contains an impossibly large number of things to do on your visit, but we’ve rounded up a list of the best to help you plan your trip.

The First Fleet had three layovers on its voyage to Australia – one was Rio de Janeiro. As Australia and Brazil celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, it’s worth remembering this encounter.