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A Day in Rio de Janeiro: Exploring the Cultural Gems

Diana Enriquez

Diana Enriquez

18 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through Rio de Janeiro's cultural hotspots. From the iconic Municipal Theater to the mesmerizing Escadaria Selarón, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$102

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$ 3

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
11 - 16 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
9 - 14 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Parque das Ruínas
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$45

Budget breakdown: $105 In total

Activities & Food:$102
Transport:$3