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A Week in Rio: Exploring the Marvels of Brazil

Nathaly Escobar

4 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure to Rio de Janeiro, where we'll discover the city's most iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$67

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$ 4

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

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Pizzaria ICRJ

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Gaia Art & Café

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 2

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$35

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$ 2

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

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Escadaria Selarón

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Gohan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Panka

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3

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$24

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Casa do Sardo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Eskilo's Churrasco Self Service

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 4

+

$52

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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

17 - 21 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Cais do Oriente

Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Filet e Folhas

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5

+

$50

Museu do Amanhã

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Chiktal Restaurante

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 6

+

$128

·

$ 2

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

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Maracanã

Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Os Renatos

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Via Veneto Pizzaria e Restaurante

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $365 In total

Activities & Food:$355

Transport:$10