Tens of thousands cheer on Copacabana Beach as Rio welcomes the new year with a fireworks display

Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks.
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No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro to limit live music on the beaches

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, caipirinha cocktails sold by hawkers, chairs sprawled across ...
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AP PHOTOS: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Lady Gaga performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show was the biggest of the pop star's ...
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Madonna’s biggest-ever concert transforms Rio’s Copacabana beach into massive dance floor for 1.6 million people

Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans. It was the last show ...
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In Rio de Janeiro, choosing between two world-famous beaches is half the fun

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — It ...
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'Super Bacteria' Detected at Rio de Janeiro's Beaches

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In Rio de Janeiro, these are the absolute best Michelin-starred restaurants you need to try on your next trip

Rio de Janeiro may be famous for its golden beaches, samba rhythms and dramatic mountain scenery, but its dining scene deserves just as much attention. From inventive Brazilian tasting menus to ...