November 25 was a colorful day here in Rocinha. That’s an understatement. It was perhaps the most colorful day in the history of favelas (Brazilian slums), because that festive Sunday marked the first ...

Lamine Yamal is LIVING. On vacation in Brazil, the Barcelona star has been doing it all. After playing footvolley with Neymar, visiting tourist spots, going to the market... Yamal played soccer with ...

Passinho or “little step” began with small groups performing at parties inside Rio’s favelas, but has since spread, helping to break the stigma of the communities usually known for violence and drug ...

Despite triumphant media reports last year that “Rocinha is ours,” following the military occupation of the Rio favela, criminal control of the area has not been broken, as Rio-based blogger Julia ...

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city’s favelas to learn more about the ...

Rio de Janeiro has long been the "face" of Brazil and is the most visited city in South America. Tourism represents a significant area of the city’s economy, and one which is only set to grow with the ...

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil has a new tourist attraction. If you're thinking of going to the city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as queuing for a photo under the Christ the Redeemer, taking the Sugar Loaf ...