Rio de Janeiro named 2025 World Book Capital — Secretaria de Comunicação Social

Rio de Janeiro has been named the 2025 World Book Capital, an honor granted annually by UNESCO to a city that promotes books and reading. This prestigious recognition will bring thousands of visitors to the city, which will host a year-long program of events dedicated to celebrating literature and encouraging reading.

The title highlights Rio de Janeiro’s rich literary and cultural heritage. The city hosts one of Latin America’s largest literary events, the Rio Book Biennial (Bienal do Livro do Rio), which drew over 600,000 visitors in its 2023 edition. This event also underscores the growing influence of cultural tourism in Brazil, solidifying its position as the fourth largest event in Rio, surpassed only by New Year’s Eve,…