By Seth Kugel For first-timers, a five-mile stroll along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — Rio de Janeiro’s two most fabled sand parentheses — will stir up feelings even in those who have ...

On any given night in Rio ... out Sel d’Ipanema Beach Club, a craft cocktail bar on the beach. At the shore’s eastern end lies Arpoador, which divides Ipanema’s sands from Copacabana.

Such a portrayal is synonymous with famed pieces of shoreline like Copacabana or Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro – but with over 4,500 miles of coastline, Brazil boasts plenty more beautiful beaches ...

If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, ...

Rio de Janeiro is a city that captivates with its energy, beauty, and rich culture. Stroll along the golden sands of Copacabana, feel the pulse of Ipanema, and stand in awe beneath Christ the ...

Rio de Janeiro's mayor on Tuesday loosened new restrictions on live music on the city's beaches after many people warned of a ...

Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy ... serious health risks on the golden beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. The AP's survey of the aquatic Olympic ...

Madonna performs onstage during her free concert a Copacabana beach in Rio ... started at 10:37 p.m. local time, nearly 50 minutes behind schedule. AFP via Getty Images Rio spent the last few ...

Relax on Rio’s world-famous beaches, from the lively Copacabana and Ipanema to the more tranquil shores of Barra da Tijuca. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a glimpse into ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana ... spread along the beach to ensure that all attendees can hear the hits. Her two-hour show started at 10:37 p.m. local time ...

Beachgoers gather on the Ipanema Beach boardwalk in Rio de Janeiro ... a 24-year-old who sells prawns on sticks on Copacabana beach and lives in a nearby favela, or low-income urban community.