Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown away by how gorgeous it was. The beaches, the mountains, the buildings tucked ...

National Geographic Expeditions staff member Coral Keegan recently traveled to Rio de Janeiro to experience one of the biggest Carnival celebrations in the world and explore La Cidade Maravilhosa—the ...

The ocean-cradling, mountain-spiked city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is known for everything from resplendent samba to the beautiful game (soccer) to its brilliant and diverse Carioca spirit to being a ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I always joke with my friends that if it wasn't for the crime, inequality and dysfunctional economy, it would be the best place on the ...