Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Friday declared Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Natural Heritage Site, making it the South ...

Replanted to mitigate the effects of deforestation caused by coffee plantations, Brazil’s then-emperor established the national park to preserve ecologically significant ecosystems and provide a ...

and Lenis National Park offer breathtaking scenery and unique experiences. From hidden beaches to stunning national parks, ...

The huge Amazonia National Park, founded in 1974 north of Rio Tapajos and 1,550 mi/2,500 km northwest of Rio de Janeiro, can best be seen by hiring a guide locally for hikes through the dense rai ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: After a day of hiking, head over to Os Esquilos ("The Squirrels"), the national park's only restaurant. Visit between May and October when Rio's temperatures drop to enjoy ...

Almost a quarter of the park has been destroyed by the fire A fire in a national park in the state of Goias in central Brazil has destroyed almost a quarter of the protected area. The park's ...

Many of the numerous rock shelters in the Serra da Capivara National Park are decorated with cave paintings, some more than 25,000 years old. They are an outstanding ...