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Rio’s favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

RIO DE JANEIRO – As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic ...

'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income ...
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Is Rio de Janeiro Safe To Visit? A Traveler’s Safety Guide

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 ...

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A group of Brazilian women behind bars applied makeup, donned gowns and competed in a singing contest held on Friday in a Rio de Janeiro prison, during an event designed to ...