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Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

Xavier Sarmiento

Xavier Sarmiento

22 Oct 2023

Embark on an exciting 5-day journey through Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Explore stunning parks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the vibrant culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$40

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$ 4

Sushi Barcellos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
43 - 52 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
50 - 60 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$8
Day 2
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$80

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$ 6

Vision Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
15 - 22 min

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Parque Olímpico
Sprawling sports complex built for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, with arenas & a velodrome.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
52 - 63 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
36 - 44 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$66
Day 3
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$106

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$ 6

Recanto dos Sabores
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$14
39 - 47 min

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Don Carlo's Pizza Gourmet
A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
Day 4
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$102

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$ 6

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
20 - 24 min

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Rio Star
Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
33 - 40 min

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Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$56

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$ 4

Granola
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
18 - 22 min

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Pão & Companhia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
5 - 8 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $408 In total

Activities & Food:$384
Transport:$25