The privatization of beaches to build condominiums, for example, has become more severe in the past years, especially in the southeast, despite being illegal in the Brazilian constitution. Such ...

Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes have spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro to pay homage to Yemanja, the ...

This bohemian coastal spot in Brazil is the perfect place to visit for stunning beaches, laid-back vibes, top-notch sunsets, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees ...

Yemanja is a central deity in the Afro-Brazilian religions of Candomble and Umbanda. Practitioners of these faiths have traditionally been and continue to be the target of discrimination and ...

Great beaches usually have a few things in common—powdery soft sand, inviting waters as well as gorgeous views. But bucket list beaches—the ones you want to go out of your way to visit at leas ...

The Vital de Oliveira was a civilian ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies. It was transporting supplies, sailors ...