There are few cities in the world where the mountains meet the sea, where the sun shines year round, and the sounds of samba music fills the streets and keeps the energy alive. Rio de Janeiro is so ...

A five-mile stretch along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches crackles with energy. By Seth Kugel For first-timers, a five-mile stroll along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — Rio de Janeiro’s two most ...