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10 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Pamela Paita

Pamela Paita

14 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$35

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$ 4

Pizzaria Zona Sul
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
19 - 23 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
29 - 35 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Apetite Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$26

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Masserini Osteria di Mare
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$19
Day 3
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$22

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$ 2

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
7 - 9 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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$4
21 - 26 min

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Pão & Companhia
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$7
5 - 8 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$33

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$ 3

Granola
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
10 - 12 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Casa do Sardo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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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.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$15
Day 5
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$74

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$ 4

Chez Regina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
36 - 44 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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$33
13 - 16 min

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Mirante Dona Marta
Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Galeto 183
Eleito um dos melhores botequins/restaurantes da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Já recebeu inúmeros prêmios pela qualidade e fartura de seus pratos, com destaque o filé mignon com fritas, conhecido popularmente como brontofilé devido seu gigantesco tamanho.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$7
6 - 9 min

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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$19
11 - 14 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$13
Day 6
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$22

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$ 4

da Casa da Táta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
24 - 29 min

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Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
50 - 60 min

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Panificação e Lanchonete Flor Valqueire
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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Museu Aeroespacial
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$6
Day 7
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$24

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
16 - 20 min

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Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Massas Bibi
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
33 - 40 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$6
39 - 47 min

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Praia do Pepê
Sandy strip with a trendy clientele, snack kiosks & bars, popular for surfing & water sports.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$44

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$ 3

Rotisseria Sírio Libaneza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
9 - 14 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$8
13 - 20 min

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Gohan
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Praça Mauá
Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Rio Star
Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
Day 9
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$46

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$ 2

Il Pane e Gelato Sardo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$24
11 - 14 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$7
12 - 17 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.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$33

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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
11 - 14 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$9
11 - 16 min

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Chiktal Restaurante
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
3 - 4 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
43 - 52 min

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $383 In total

Activities & Food:$355
Transport:$28