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Rio de Janeiro: A 4-Day Adventure

Nely Ramos

Nely Ramos

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$52

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$ 6

Windsor Copa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
8 - 11 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
Free
4 - 5 min

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Gohan
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$16
4 - 5 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Nova Capela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
+

$135

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$ 10

Windsor Copa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
51 - 62 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$13
32 - 39 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
$63
11 - 14 min

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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$38
4 - 6 min

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Panka
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$6
5 - 8 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Nova Capela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$94

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$ 10

Windsor Copa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
25 - 30 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$8
28 - 34 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
9 - 14 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$14
34 - 51 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38
Gaia Art & Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
+

$47

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$ 6

Windsor Copa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

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Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
44 - 53 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
12 - 18 min

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La Bicyclette
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$12
12 - 17 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$13
Grado Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Windsor Copa Hotel
Polished hotel featuring modern rooms & breakfast, plus a fitness room & a relaxed restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $358 In total

Activities & Food:$328
Transport:$30