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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Marvels

Lorrayne calheiros

Lorrayne calheiros

24 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Discover ancient marvels, soak in breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Theatrical Wonders and Island Escapes
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$25

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$ 4

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Praça Mauá
Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Pier Mauá
Cruise ships dock at the this big, busy port with a museum & other attractions, plus various events.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Ilha Fiscal
Guided tours offered in an ornate, 19th-century palace with a tower & museum exhibits.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Modern Art, Lively Arcades, and Nordestino Traditions
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$65

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$ 4

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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Palace building Gustavo Capanema
Government office building known for its distinct modernist architecture & Brazilian murals.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Rio Star
Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
16 - 20 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Contemporary Art, Historical Palaces, and Cultural Delights
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$20

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$ 2

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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$20
44 - 53 min

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Palácio Tiradentes
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Royal Gardens, Artistic Enclaves, and Imperial Treasures
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$18

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$ 6

Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Museu da Chácara do Céu
European & Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman, with gardens & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
Day 5Island Paradise, Panoramic Vistas, and Historical Charm
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$13

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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
34 - 41 min

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Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
45 - 54 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
Day 6Iconic Peaks, Coastal Fortresses, and Botanical Beauty
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$61

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$ 6

Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$36
28 - 34 min

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Duque de Caxias Fort
Restored hilltop fort providing a Caxias memorial, history exhibits, a film room & scenic vistas.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
28 - 34 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
Day 7Cable Car Rides, Indigenous Heritage, and Majestic Views
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$36

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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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$36
13 - 16 min

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Museu do Índio
FUNAI institution preserving indigenous cultural heritage in an old house with gardens.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
106 - 159 min

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Mirante Dona Marta
Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
30 - 45 min

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Casa Geyer - Museu Imperial
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Christ the Redeemer, Enchanting Gardens, and Artistic Legacy
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$124

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$ 2

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
3 - 4 min

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Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
24 - 36 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
55 - 66 min

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Sítio Roberto Burle Marx - IPHAN
Former property of renowned landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, with lush grounds & artwork.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Mountain Summit Adventures and Twin Peaks
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$0

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$ 2

Pico da Tijuca
Peak within a rainforest, known for hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & views of Rio de Janeiro.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
70 - 84 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 10National Park Exploration, Artistic Hideaways, and Natural Wonders
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$13

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$ 4

Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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Museu do Açude
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Pedra Bonita
Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $409 In total

Activities & Food:$373
Transport:$36