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Rio de Janeiro: 5 Days of Adventure and Beauty

Alexander Castro Martinez

19 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore iconic landmarks, soak up the sun on stunning beaches, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1

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$91

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$ 8

Copacabana Sol Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Maracanã

Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

23 - 28 min

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AquaRio

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

16 - 20 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room

Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

8 - 12 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

Day 2

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$92

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$ 12

Copacabana Sol Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Parque Lage

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

30 - 36 min

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Rio Star

Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$14

12 - 15 min

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Escadaria Selarón

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

69 - 83 min

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 3

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$79

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$ 8

Copacabana Sol Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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Parque Olímpico

Sprawling sports complex built for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, with arenas & a velodrome.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Museu Aeroespacial

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

90 - 108 min

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Christ the Redeemer

Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$66

Day 4

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$50

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$ 8

Copacabana Sol Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain

This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

37 - 45 min

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Copacabana Fort

Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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Leblon Beach

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$38

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$ 8

Copacabana Sol Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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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

8 - 10 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

13 - 16 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $389 In total

Activities & Food:$348

Transport:$41