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Rio de Janeiro: A Week of Adventure

Constanza Ibacache

27 Sep 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$25

Quinta da Boa Vista

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

BioPark of Rio

Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 2

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$120

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$ 2

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

66 - 99 min

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Directions

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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$63

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Rio Star

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

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$50

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$ 4

Red Beach

Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Museu do Amanhã

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Directions

AquaRio

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 4

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$0

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$ 4

Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$58

·

$ 4

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

53 - 64 min

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Directions

Escadaria Selarón

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 6

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$13

·

$ 4

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

68 - 82 min

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Directions

Parque Madureira

Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

47 - 57 min

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Directions

Parque Olímpico

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$13

Tijuca National Park

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 8

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$0

Praia da Barra da Tijuca

Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $295 In total

Activities & Food:$278

Transport:$17