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Rio de Janeiro: 10 Days of Adventure and Beauty

Jorge Alfaro

Jorge Alfaro

23 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Marvelous City!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$33

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$ 2

Apetite Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Masserini Osteria di Mare
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$64

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$ 4

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$32

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$ 2

Empório Jardim
Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
20 - 30 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
7 - 9 min

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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Seawater lagoon that is the site of several OIympic & Paralympic rowing & canoeing events.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Coco do Luciano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
Day 4
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$88

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$ 4

Bibi Sucos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
40 - 48 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$66
Day 5
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$31

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Opus
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
Day 6
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$30

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$ 2

Gurume
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Praia da Urca
Small beach for sand & water activities beside large cliffs, with nearby bars & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
36 - 54 min

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Gaia Art & Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$107

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$ 4

MegaMatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Praça XV de Novembro
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$48
Day 8
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$56

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$ 4

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
39 - 47 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$14
11 - 16 min

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Chiktal Restaurante
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
Day 9
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$60

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$ 2

Os Renatos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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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$30
15 - 18 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cais do Oriente
Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
3 - 4 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$53

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$ 2

El Pardillo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
9 - 14 min

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BioPark of Rio
Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $577 In total

Activities & Food:$553
Transport:$25