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Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

Gina Vanessa Quintero Cruz

Gina Vanessa Quintero Cruz

8 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$149

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$ 4

R. Sen. Dantas, 80

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
60 - 89 min

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Plage Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
38 - 46 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
4 - 6 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Boteco Belmonte
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$113

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$ 8

R. Sen. Dantas, 80

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Paola & Fanfa Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
11 - 16 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
Food Park Carioca
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$44
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$114

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$ 4

R. Sen. Dantas, 80

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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The Rooftop Selina Lapa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
13 - 16 min

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Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
Angu do Gomes
Culinária popular e de pratos clássicos brasileiros à la carte como o aclamado angu das barraquinhas do Gomes.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$122

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$ 6

R. Sen. Dantas, 80

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Shirley
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
6 - 9 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Contemporâneo Lapa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$135

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$ 4

R. Sen. Dantas, 80

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Beco das Sardinhas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
10 - 12 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
3 - 4 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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$25
Bar do Elias
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$52
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $656 In total

Activities & Food:$632
Transport:$25