7 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Samba and Sunsets

Andrea Clavijo P.

1 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore iconic landmarks, and soak up the breathtaking beauty of this tropical paradise. From the majestic Christ the Redeemer to the pulsating rhythms of Copacabana, get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Marvelous City.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Modern Art, Theaters, and Mauá Square

$120

$ 6

Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

11 - 16 min

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Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

10 - 12 min

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Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Nordestino Traditions, Rio Star, and Cultural Delights

$150

$ 12

Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$150

20 - 24 min

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Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Royal Gardens, Art Museums, and Majestic Cathedrals

$53

$ 12

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$53

13 - 16 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Christ the Redeemer, Botanical Wonders, and Leblon Views

$236

$ 12

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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$198

30 - 36 min

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Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Discover the Untamed Beauty of Tijuca National Park

$38

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 6Arpoador's Sunset, Fortified Beauty, and Artistic Escapes

$120

$ 12

Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

21 - 26 min

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Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$23

60 - 72 min

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Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

Day 7Lapa's Arches, Ruins Park, and Flamengo's Green Oasis

$ 6

18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $772 In total

Activities & Food:$716

Transport:$56