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A Week in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Jose Aguirre

Jose Aguirre

8 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Brazil's Marvelous City.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$64

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$ 4

Il Pane e Gelato Sardo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
17 - 21 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
19 - 28 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$8
16 - 23 min

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Empório Jardim
Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$80

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$ 4

Megamatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 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
23 - 28 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
10 - 15 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé
18th-century Catholic church, site of coronations & weddings, with rococo-style gilded carvings.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Delírio Tropical
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3
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$100

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$ 6

Bibi Sucos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
34 - 41 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$66
29 - 35 min

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Cake & Co
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$109

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$ 6

Recanto dos Sabores
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$48
12 - 15 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
7 - 9 min

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Metamorfose
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Xian
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$52

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 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
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$18
11 - 16 min

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Hamburgueria S.A.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6
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$50

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$ 6

To Na Boa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 6 min

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Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca
Steep, forested trails, rock climbing & rare birds in a sprawling green space with city views.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Restaurante Quinta
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
5 - 6 min

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Gugut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$53

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$ 4

da Casa da Táta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
18 - 22 min

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Cachoeiras do Horto
In the Tijuca National Park above Rio, this cascade & pool is surrounded by lush tropical foliage.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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La Bicyclette
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Grado Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $537 In total

Activities & Food:$507
Transport:$30