Rio de Janeiro, [a] or simply Rio, [8] is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

3 days ago · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is …

Aug 21, 2025 · Planning a trip to Rio? From relaxing on world-renowned beaches to visiting Christ the Redeemer, these are some of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro is packed with great things to do and places to go. But where do you begin? Cut through the noise with Time Out’s recommendations of the best attractions, restaurants, bars,...

Rio is unlike any other place in the world, with more natural beauty per square inch—and more flip-flops per capita—than any major city. Its “urban setting,” tucked dramatically between and …

Rio de Janeiro has an area of 43,653 km 2 (16,855 sq mi). Its capital is the city of Rio de Janeiro, which was the capital of the Portuguese Colony of Brazil from 1763 to 1815, of the following …

Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Rio de Janeiro. Maps, travel tips and more.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Until April 21, 1960, it was the capital city of Brazil. According to the 2022 Census, the city had …

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5 days ago · The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage and a reckoning.