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10 Days in Rio: Exploring Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Alejandro Alomia

Alejandro Alomia

17 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating journey through Rio de Janeiro, where we'll uncover ancient ruins, feast on mouthwatering pizzas, and soak in the vibrant culture. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer to the hidden gems of Niterói, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Samba Steps and Lively Lapa
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$85

Cultivar Brasil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
10 - 15 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Gohan
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Nova Capela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$35
Day 2Sushi Delights and Nature's Embrace
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$107

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$ 10

Sushi Barcellos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
43 - 52 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
41 - 50 min

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Massas Bibi
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$15
6 - 9 min

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Diferente Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 3Football Fever and Northeastern Traditions
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$160

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$ 10

Os Renatos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
12 - 17 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$75
15 - 18 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Nova Capela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$35
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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Aspargus
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 4Pizza Paradise and Green Escapes
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$80

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$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Casa do Sardo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 5Underwater Wonders and Futuristic Visions
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$240

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$ 10

Recanto dos Sabores
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$120
11 - 14 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$35
1 - 2 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$35
12 - 18 min

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Chiktal Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6Artistic Treasures and Gourmet Pizzas
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$213

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$ 10

Uniko
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
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
16 - 20 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
38 - 46 min

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Don Carlo's Pizza Gourmet
A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
8 - 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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
13 - 20 min

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Jojola's Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 7Coffee Charm and Coastal Splendor
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$210

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$ 14

Café e Restaurante Gracioso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$35
33 - 40 min

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Ponte Pres. Costa e Silva (Rio-Niterói)
This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$44
30 - 36 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$31
8 - 12 min

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Apetite Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Faraj
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
Day 8Theatrical Grandeur and Aterro Bliss
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$163

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$ 5

MegaMatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Quiosque Zeronove
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
10 - 15 min

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Carmelo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$45
Day 9Panoramic Views and Divine Cuisine
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$270

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$ 14

da Casa da Táta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
21 - 26 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
54 - 65 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$165
39 - 47 min

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Restaurante Faraj
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
11 - 16 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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La Veronese
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 10Biking Adventures and Botanical Beauty
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$245

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$ 10

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
7 - 9 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$19
14 - 17 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$40
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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$90
34 - 51 min

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Gaia Art & Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35

Budget breakdown: $1860 In total

Activities & Food:$1772
Transport:$89