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

Yeisson Osorno

Yeisson Osorno

18 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro in this 10-day itinerary. From iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain to hidden gems like Parque das Ruínas and Escadaria Selarón, immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse flavors of this Brazilian paradise.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$9

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$ 2

Pizzaria Vila Italiana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
10 - 15 min

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Museu Aeroespacial
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
74 - 89 min

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Pico da Tijuca
Peak within a rainforest, known for hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & views of Rio de Janeiro.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
58 - 70 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$11

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$ 2

Sushi Barcellos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
48 - 58 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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$6
66 - 80 min

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Morro do Pontal de Sernambetiba
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$20

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$ 4

Torta & Cia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
21 - 26 min

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Museu do Açude
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$57

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$ 4

Chez Regina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
36 - 44 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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$33
39 - 47 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
27 - 33 min

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Morro da Urca
A short hike leads to this 220-m. summit with an aerial tram station to Sugarloaf Mountain.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
10 - 12 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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$30

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$ 3

Gurume
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
15 - 22 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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Museu do Índio
FUNAI institution preserving indigenous cultural heritage in an old house with gardens.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
Day 6
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$20

Cultivar Brasil
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
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
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
16 - 23 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$9
Day 7
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$20

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$ 2

XV Kaffee bier
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
12 - 15 min

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Ilha Fiscal
Guided tours offered in an ornate, 19th-century palace with a tower & museum exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Palace building Gustavo Capanema
Government office building known for its distinct modernist architecture & Brazilian murals.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
Regal national library holding a vast & historic collection of rare books, photography & maps.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
Day 8
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$23

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$ 4

Café e Restaurante Gracioso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
43 - 52 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
27 - 33 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
11 - 14 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
28 - 34 min

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National Museum of Brazil
Massive science museum with exhibits on zoology, archaeology, geology, paleontology & anthropology.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$6
Day 9
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$36

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$ 2

Il Pane e Gelato Sardo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$24
11 - 14 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
11 - 16 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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$16

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$ 3

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
9 - 11 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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$10
46 - 56 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $264 In total

Activities & Food:$240
Transport:$25