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Rio de Janeiro: A 2-Day Adventure

Tatiana Angulo

Tatiana Angulo

30 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in just 2 days! Explore iconic landmarks like Maracanã and Sugar Loaf, relax at Leblon Beach, and marvel at the breathtaking Christ the Redeemer statue.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$113

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$ 9

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$45
22 - 27 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$11
22 - 27 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$56
16 - 20 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 2
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$99

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$ 3

Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
44 - 53 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$99

Budget breakdown: $223 In total

Activities & Food:$212
Transport:$12