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5 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Edward Rodriguez

Edward Rodriguez

10 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$112

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$ 6

Pizzaria Vila Italiana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Museu Aeroespacial
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
25 - 30 min

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Parque Olímpico
Sprawling sports complex built for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, with arenas & a velodrome.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
2:00 PM - 3:30 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$8
66 - 99 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$66
31 - 38 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$30

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$ 10

Pizzaria Zona Sul
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Oro Restaurante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sushi yaki
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$16
29 - 35 min

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Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$152

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$ 8

Gurume
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
18 - 22 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
12 - 15 min

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Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
9 - 14 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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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.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
30 - 36 min

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Os Renatos
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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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.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$30
Day 4
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$111

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$ 6

Bibi Sucos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Parque das Ruínas
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Aspargus
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$48
12 - 15 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 5
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$68

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$ 6

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
45 - 54 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Nova Capela
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
7 - 10 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
4 - 5 min

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

Budget breakdown: $506 In total

Activities & Food:$473
Transport:$34