When you think of Brazil, one image that may come to mind is bronzed bodies lying on some of the world's most stunning sandy beaches. Such a portrayal is synonymous with famed pieces of shoreline like ...

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Visiting a beach in Rio de Janeiro might never be the same again. A 16-point decree by Rio’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, will impose strict rules on the use of public space along the city’s famous coastline.

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 ...