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7 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Paradise

Katherine Rojas

Katherine Rojas

3 Dec 2023

Experience the vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro in this 7-day itinerary. From the majestic Christ the Redeemer to the lively Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, immerse yourself in the wonders of this Brazilian paradise.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Sun, Sand, and Spectacular Views
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$49

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$ 2

Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$36
Day 2Parks and Palaces: Exploring Rio's Green Oasis
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$8

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$ 2

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 3Embrace the Divine: Christ the Redeemer and Cultural Delights
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$66

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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
46 - 56 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Architectural Marvels and Lively Streets
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$0

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Carnival Spirit and Royal Retreats
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$38

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$ 2

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
13 - 16 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Into the Wild: Tijuca National Park Adventure
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$13

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
Day 7Nature's Masterpiece: Botanical Garden Bliss
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$13

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $192 In total

Activities & Food:$185
Transport:$8