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Take a boat on Guanabara Bay or check out a UNESCO-listed biosphere with these 10 outdoor tours that highlight Rio's natural beauty.

South America

Brazil

Rio De Janeiro

Experience Brazil’s Natural Beauty on These 9 Outdoor Rio de Janeiro Tours

With canceled flights and borders closing around the world, it's hard to experience new cultures. Not to worry; here's our guide to experiencing Rio de Janeiro from home.

Stay Curious: Experience Rio de Janeiro From Your Living Room

Meet Marcio Mizael Matolias, aka 'King Marcio', the Brazilian man who lives in a sandcastle on one of Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches.

Meet Rio de Janeiro's Sandcastle King Who Has Avoided Rent for Decades

In case you weren't already, these 15 words will make you fall head over heels in love with Brazilian Portuguese.

11 Beautiful Words That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Brazilian Portuguese Language

Everyone’s eyes are on the impressive and glitzy costumes of Rio Carnival. Here is our guide to the costumes and what they are all about.

A Guide to the Costumes of Rio Carnival

Brazilians' musical preferences span far and wide, but here are 10 of the country's most popular songs right now.

10 Popular Songs That Are on Every Brazilian's Playlist

Discover Brazil's 20 most popular foods that you simply must try whilst exploring the country.

Brazilian Food: The 20 Essential Dishes To Eat In Brazil

Languages are fascinating -- especially these popular Portugese words that are difficult to translate directly into English.

Brazilian Portuguese Words You Can't Translate Into English

After Carnival, Festa Junina is the biggest celebration in Brazil, and we've got everything you need to know.

10 Things to Know About Festa Junina in Brazil

It's always good to research things you should do in Brazil, but it's equally useful to know the things you should never do while travelling there

11 Things You Should Never Do in Brazil, Ever

What are Brazil and Brazilians really like? Find out some of the most common stereotypes surrounding this nation - and if they are true or not

11 Stereotypes All Brazilians Hate

Found a Brazilian lover and want to declare how you feel? Culture Trip helps you through the puzzling world of love and romance in Portuguese.

12 Beautiful Ways to Say I Love You in Brazilian Portuguese

Found a Brazilian lover and want to declare how you feel?

Culture Trip talks to the world's most talented chefs about the cities that inspire them. We talk to Alberto Landgraf about his home town of Rio de Janeiro.

City on a Plate: Exploring Rio With the Chef Who Pairs Brazilian Flair With Japanese Care

A recent study found that Brazil was the noisiest country in bed yet has less weekly orgasms than the global average

This Country Is Officially the Loudest in Bed

A recent study found this country was the actually the noisiest in bed, despite...

This Country Is Officially the Loudest in Bed, and It's a Shocker

Dating can be confusing, even on your home turf. To help clear any doubts about dating in Brazil, here is the complete guide to their dating scene.

11 Things to Know About Dating in Brazil

Several countries around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdowns.

Coronavirus Travel Update: Which Destinations Are Reopening?

These incredible destinations stand out not just for their breathtaking beauty, but also for having stayed off most people's radar.

11 of the Most Beautiful Places in the World You've Never Heard Of

From coastal villages to wild Scottish islands, Culture Trip rounds up the UK’s lesser-known beauty spots to travel to in lieu of going on holiday this summer.

The UK's Beautiful, Underrated Destinations To Visit This Summer

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Health & Wellness

Coronavirus Travel Update: Which Destinations Are Reopening?

Several countries around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdowns.

See & Do

11 of the Most Beautiful Places in the World You've Never Heard Of

See & Do

The UK's Beautiful, Underrated Destinations To Visit This Summer