9 Days in Rio: Exploring the Marvels of the Marvelous City

Juan Andrés Espinosa Andonaegui

4 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. From stunning natural wonders to iconic landmarks, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural immersion. Get ready to experience the true essence of the Marvelous City!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering the Rich Traditions of Northeastern Brazil

$ 20

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

39 - 47 min

Directions

Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2A Royal Retreat and Artistic Delights

$ 20

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Trekking through the Lush Tijuca National Park

$44

$ 14

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

Day 4Unveiling Rio's Architectural Gems

$88

$ 14

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

9 - 14 min

Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Immerse in Art and Nature at Flamengo

$53

$ 20

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$53

7 - 9 min

Directions

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Breathtaking Views

$275

$ 20

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

Directions

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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$231

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$44

Day 7Exploring the Botanical Beauty and Artistic Haven

$70

$ 20

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$26

Day 8Soaring Heights and Cultural Delights

$126

$ 20

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$126

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Crossing Bridges and Reveling in Art

$132

$ 27

Copacabana Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

70 - 84 min

Directions

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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$70

20 - 24 min

Directions

This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$61

Budget breakdown: $956 In total

Activities & Food:$786

Transport:$170