Beyond its beautiful beaches, this tropical country has far more historic gems and natural wonders than most people realize.

A vast expanse of barren white sand dunes enclosing vast freshwater lagoons, Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses is a place of otherworldly splendour, said Michael Snyder in Travel + Leisure. A national park ...

A jaguar was captured on camera trap on an artificial island near the Serra da Mesa Hydroelectric Power Dam. The only way it ...

A 1.3-kilometre swim by a jaguar is the longest ever confirmed, but the cat's motives for making the journey are unclear ...

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Triathletes swam in waters off Copacabana Beach Friday ahead of weekend Olympic test events, despite published warnings that water in the area was "unfit" for swimming. The website ...

RIO DE JANEIRO -- The Brazilian government's most recent data on water pollution in Rio de Janeiro show that water near where triathletes are preparing to compete this weekend is "unfit" for swimming.

In Brazil, a jaguar swam the longest distance ever recorded for its species, proving even big cats can adapt to new aquatic challenges.

Whether you’re a nature lover or a history buff, these hotels—from Amazonian lodges to beach retreats—deliver the very best ...

RIO DE JANIERO, Brazil, June 2. BRAZIL Swimming will head to its top meet of the year, the Pan Pacific championships, without star Cesar Cielo among the 19 names listed on the roster released today by ...