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Rio de Janeiro: An 8-Day Adventure

Victor Gómez Gómez

Victor Gómez Gómez

10 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore stunning natural wonders, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$19

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$ 6

Ilhas Cagarras
Main island in an archipelago, with seabirds, bromeliads & rich sea life in the surrounding waters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Pedra da Gávea
Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
Day 2
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$19

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$ 9

Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra
Fortress on a rocky point at bay entrance offering guided tours & scenic view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
84 - 101 min

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Morro da Babilônia
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$19
12 - 15 min

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Instituto Moreira Salles
Contemporary site with landscaped grounds, offering exhibits, films, music & other cultural events.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$167

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$ 9

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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$56
24 - 29 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
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$11
67 - 100 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$99
21 - 26 min

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Casa Geyer - Museu Imperial
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$64

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$ 3

Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$26
18 - 27 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
14 - 21 min

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Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
Regal national library holding a vast & historic collection of rare books, photography & maps.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$19
Day 5
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$44

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$ 9

Museu da Chácara do Céu
European & Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman, with gardens & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$23
9 - 11 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
10 - 15 min

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Cais do Valongo
Remains of a 19th-century dock where enslaved Africans first arrived in Brazil & the Americas.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$49

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$ 12

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
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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$30
41 - 50 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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National Museum of Brazil
Massive science museum with exhibits on zoology, archaeology, geology, paleontology & anthropology.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$19
Day 7
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$0

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$ 3

Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca
Steep, forested trails, rock climbing & rare birds in a sprawling green space with city views.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
90 - 108 min

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Pico da Tijuca
Peak within a rainforest, known for hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & views of Rio de Janeiro.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$19

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$ 3

Museu Aeroespacial
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
22 - 27 min

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Morro Dois Irmãos
Iconic rock formation at the end of a beach offering hiking, cycle taxis & a scenic nature trail.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $429 In total

Activities & Food:$379
Transport:$51