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Rio de Janeiro: A 9-Day Adventure

Cecilia C

Cecilia C

23 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the local culture, and experience the breathtaking beauty of this Brazilian gem.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$0

Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$38

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
Day 3
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$48

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$ 2

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$48
Day 4
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$66

Christ the Redeemer
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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$66
Day 5
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$20

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$ 2

Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
21 - 26 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 6
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$50

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$ 2

Sugar Loaf cable car
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
26 - 32 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 7
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$14

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$14
Day 8
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$30

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
Day 9
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$0

Budget breakdown: $272 In total

Activities & Food:$266
Transport:$6