10 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Wonders

Esteban Abdala

2 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture, and discovering hidden gems along the way.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1

$75

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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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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$63

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$13

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$45

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

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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Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$38

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

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

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$20

$ 4

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$20

$ 8

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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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

23 - 28 min

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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

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$50

$ 4

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

25 - 38 min

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Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

$50

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

48 - 58 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$50

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 9

$30

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 10

$43

$ 6

Golden Park Rio de Janeiro Aeroporto

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

Straightforward rooms in an unassuming hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $437 In total

Activities & Food:$383

Transport:$54