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A Week in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Luis Paredes

Luis Paredes

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, exploring breathtaking viewpoints, iconic landmarks, and indulging in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$33

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$ 4

da Casa da Táta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
22 - 27 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 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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La Bicyclette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$14

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$ 6

BB Lanches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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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
56 - 68 min

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Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Sushi da Praça - Valqueire
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
Day 3
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$37

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$ 4

Pizzaria Zona Sul
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
12 - 18 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Apetite Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
Day 4
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$60

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$ 4

Gurume
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
20 - 24 min

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Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Coco do Luciano
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 5
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$81

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$ 4

Chez Regina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
37 - 45 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
38 - 46 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Gohan
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 6
+

$98

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$ 4

Galeto 183
Eleito um dos melhores botequins/restaurantes da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Já recebeu inúmeros prêmios pela qualidade e fartura de seus pratos, com destaque o filé mignon com fritas, conhecido popularmente como brontofilé devido seu gigantesco tamanho.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
11 - 14 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$34

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$ 2

Uniko
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Casa do Sardo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $381 In total

Activities & Food:$355
Transport:$27