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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Ruthsandy Baron Morelo

Ruthsandy Baron Morelo

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a 4-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and breathtaking natural wonders.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$115

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$ 4

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
12 - 17 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$40
Day 2
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$75

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$ 8

Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$75
Day 3
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$200

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$ 8

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50
43 - 52 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$125
31 - 38 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 4
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$90

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$ 4

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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$15
32 - 39 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $503 In total

Activities & Food:$480
Transport:$23