Rio de Janeiro 2026: When to visit, where to stay, and what to do

With its alluring beaches and lush mountains, Rio doesn’t need to do much to convince people to visit. But in 2026, this ...
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Madonna's biggest-ever concert transforms Rio's Copacabana beach into massive dance floor

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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.
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Lady Gaga hits Copacabana Beach for the biggest concert of her career

Lady Gaga fans are gathering in Rio as the singer prepares to play what promises to be the biggest concert of her career at the iconic Copacabana beach. In Rio, in Brazil, Lady Gaga will soon be ...