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8 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Wonders

Haedel Dlaikan

Haedel Dlaikan

29 Sep 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, immerse ourselves in vibrant culture, and soak up the breathtaking beauty of this Brazilian gem.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$25

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
Day 2
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$25

·

$ 2

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
29 - 35 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3
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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 4
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$38

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$ 2

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
27 - 33 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
Day 5
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$15

Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
Day 6
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$50

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$ 2

AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$20

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$ 2

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
52 - 63 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$63

Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $255 In total

Activities & Food:$248
Transport:$8