The small shanty town of Dona Marta in Rio de Janeiro has an interesting history, including a Michael Jackson music video and history of drug trade. It also is easy to access for whomever visits Rio d...

Many travelers prefer to visit Rio de Janeiro without using a tour guide. This is also possible for most of its locations. However, some places like Christ the Redeemer should however be visited using...

Common concern for visitors to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is the safety and security situation. Even though city is much safer than what visitors presume, some precautions should be made.