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A growing number of tourists and locals are being led into Rio de Janeiro's dangerous favelas by navigation apps, exposing ...

Historians David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek invite the public to climb aboard “The Last Passenger Train to Park City” lecture on Thursday, Feb. 27. The free presentation will begin at 5 p.m. at the ...

Most of the millions of tourists who visit Rio every year enjoy its world-famous carnival, beaches ... apps — said the ...

Most of the millions of tourists who visit Rio every year enjoy its world-famous carnival, beaches ... not comment on the reported problem of maps diverting users into dangerous areas.

Around the corner from Brazil's biggest tourist attractions lie gang-guarded areas where 19 people were shot last year.

In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due ... always hand over your belongings). Carnival street parties can be a hotspot for petty theft, so keep your possessions zipped away ...

From his art studio to the cocktail bar of his dreams, Brazilian conceptualist Vik Muniz is creating a cultural hub in the color-drenched capital of Bahia.