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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Samba, Sunsets, and Stunning Views

Luana Barros

Luana Barros

11 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating 6-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. From exploring iconic landmarks to savoring delicious Brazilian cuisine, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the Marvelous City.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Discovering the Depths of AquaRio and the Future at Museu do Amanhã
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$114

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$ 10

Hotel Bandeirantes

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$48
10 - 12 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
12 - 18 min

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Chiktal Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
16 - 20 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
Day 2Immerse in Art and Nature at CCBB and Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes
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$22

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$ 6

Hotel Bandeirantes

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Quiosque Zeronove
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
10 - 15 min

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Carmelo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Experiencing the Rhythm of Samba at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
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$60

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$ 8

Hotel Bandeirantes

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Apetite Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Faraj
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
25 - 30 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
No time set
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$36
14 - 17 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Marveling at Christ the Redeemer and Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
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$158

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$ 14

Hotel Bandeirantes

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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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
31 - 38 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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La Bicyclette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Grado Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
55 - 66 min

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Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca
Steep, forested trails, rock climbing & rare birds in a sprawling green space with city views.
No time set
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Free
90 - 108 min

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Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
No time set
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$50
13 - 16 min

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Mirante Dona Marta
Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 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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$8
Day 5Chasing Sunsets at Pedra do Arpoador and Parque Lage
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$43

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$ 8

Hotel Bandeirantes

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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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
30 - 36 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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$14
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
25 - 30 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

Budget breakdown: $440 In total

Activities & Food:$397
Transport:$43