Scientists find Brazilian 'Atlantis'

Rio de Janeiro, Apr 29 (EFE).- More than 400 police were deployed Monday in three shantytowns on the slopes of Corcovado two months before Pope Francis is due to visit Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro said. The officers entered the three slums ...

Corcovado National Park and Cao Island have been described by National Geographic as one of the most biodiverse locations on the planet. Aguila de Osa, one of Costa Rica's most influential eco lodges , announces heavily discounted rates to celebrate ...

Park service commits $120,000 to land, air and boat patrols. Lindsay Fendt Part of the path through Corcovado National Park near the La Sirena ranger station. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced that it will be using funds ...

1 It's the Marvellous City On New Year's Day, 1502, Portuguese explorers sailed into what they thought was the mouth of a mighty river flowing from a chain of lush hills. They called it Rio de Janeiro (River of January) - though it turned out to be ...

ISTANBUL - Radikal The picturesque Hasankeyf town on the shores of the Tigris still faces being submerged underwater with a planned dam project that is set to go ahead next year. However, an unexpected helper from a distant land - the southern ...

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This year is shaping up to be the best in history. With over 1 billion travelers expected, countries around the world are vying for their share of the tourists. As the struggle continues, a few destinations are standing out from the rest. This year ...

Draw on the punk attitude with clever repurposed products for face painting Pencils, crayons and paint pots aren't just for kids, they're the fastest way to a fierce beauty look. Shelve those brushes and rediscover your inner anarchist by dabbing ...

BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/15/13 -- With next week's Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, many American families are starting to dream about their annual vacation. Summer travel is the time to get creative and try ...