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10 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Pablo Corujo

Pablo Corujo

16 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Rio de Janeiro in this 10-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$60

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$ 8

Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
10 - 12 min

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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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$ 10

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
33 - 40 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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da Casa da Táta
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
5 - 6 min

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Instituto Moreira Salles
Contemporary site with landscaped grounds, offering exhibits, films, music & other cultural events.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Delírio Tropical
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3
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$69

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$ 4

Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
19 - 28 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
15 - 22 min

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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!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$101

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$ 4

Mirante Dona Marta
Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$66
33 - 40 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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La Bicyclette
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Grado Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
+

$58

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$ 2

Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
14 - 21 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Parque das Ruínas
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Metamorfose
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
8 - 11 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Xian
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6
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$53

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$ 4

Praia da Joatinga
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$13
36 - 44 min

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Massas Bibi
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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Diferente Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$26

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$ 6

Prainha Beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Praia do Recreio
Sandy beach backed by an Atlantic forest reserve, with snack bars & views of the Pontal peninsula.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Rei do Recheio
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
30 - 36 min

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Alcarnes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 8
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$34

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$ 4

Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
45 - 54 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
19 - 23 min

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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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$16
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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Filet e Folhas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 9
+

$94

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$ 4

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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$48
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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$14
16 - 20 min

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Nova Capela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
7 - 10 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Aspargus
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 10
+

$75

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$ 8

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
40 - 48 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 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
5 - 6 min

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Casa do Sardo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $653 In total

Activities & Food:$603
Transport:$51