Amid Rio's vibrant cityscape stands Pedra da Gávea ... Also keep an eye out for the Cabeça do Imperador ("The Emperor's Head"), a natural rock facade shaped like a face and an abundance of ...

It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565. And, just as Rio in its early days was subject to attack by (mostly French) pirates and ...

Even the city’s name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ is Portuguese ... Freya: Finally, he goes to Sugarloaf Mountain, which is one giant rock! Lots of people ride the cable car, but Uncle Bob runs to ...

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch. King Momo’s five-day reign over the festivities opened on Friday.