(Reuters) - Following are some facts about Brazil's beachside city of Rio de Janeiro, which on Friday won the vote to host the 2016 Olympics. * The city got its name from Portuguese explorer Gaspar ...

When it comes to the etymology of city names, few cities have stories as interesting (or misguided) as Rio de Janeiro. As the second-largest city in Brazil gears up for the 2016 Summer Olympics, ...

As the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, officially kick off with the opening ceremony on August 5, here are some key facts and figures to celebrate the first Olympic Games hosted by a South ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil that attracts millions of travelers each year. Check out how safe the destination is and what ...

Carnival is one of the biggest cultural expressions in Brazil. Image via Shutterstock Rio de Janeiro, often called the "Marvelous City," is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse cultural, historical, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Are you searching for the best things to do in Rio De Janeiro for 2025? Today we show you 22 things to see and do in Rio De Janeiro. In this Rio De Janeiro travel vlog we go to ...