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10 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

MARIA CECILIA CEIRANO

MARIA CECILIA CEIRANO

9 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day itinerary to Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Explore the city's vibrant culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover breathtaking landmarks.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$2

Uniko
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$4

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$ 2

Casa Hungara Lanches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
28 - 34 min

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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra
Fortress on a rocky point at bay entrance offering guided tours & scenic view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
80 - 96 min

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Duque de Caxias Fort
Restored hilltop fort providing a Caxias memorial, history exhibits, a film room & scenic vistas.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
+

$5

Café e Restaurante Gracioso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$29

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$ 1

Recanto dos Sabores
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
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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$24
Day 5
+

$9

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$ 1

Torta & Cia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
15 - 18 min

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Pedra da Gávea
Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
Day 6
+

$12

Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
4 - 5 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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$7
Day 7
+

$7

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$ 1

Bar do Tino
Comida caseira, incluindo frango ao bafo e carne de sol, em varanda coberta de casa com vista panorâmica.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
31 - 46 min

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Largo do Boticário
Cobblestone plaza with the dilapidated remains of historic houses, overgrown with greenery.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$16

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$ 1

Il Pane e Gelato Sardo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
6 - 8 min

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BioPark of Rio
Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 9
+

$20

Os Renatos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
12 - 17 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
Day 10
+

$6

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$ 1

To Na Boa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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

Budget breakdown: $116 In total

Activities & Food:$109
Transport:$7