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Rio de Janeiro: A 3-Day Adventure

Leonardo Lugo

Leonardo Lugo

3 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in just 3 days! Explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and vibrant cultural sites on this exciting itinerary.

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Day 1
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$81

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$ 6

Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
15 - 18 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Apetite Café
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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Arpoador
Swimming beach popular with photographers for its dramatic sunset views & landscape.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$114

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$ 6

Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$11
13 - 20 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
37 - 45 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$94
Day 3
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$78

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$ 6

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$26
12 - 18 min

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Cais do Oriente
Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
3 - 4 min

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Praia da Barra da Tijuca
Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $289 In total

Activities & Food:$272
Transport:$17