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A 2-Day Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

Pamela Moya

Pamela Moya

3 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro in just 2 days! Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on the famous Copacabana Beach.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$124

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$ 17

R. Francisco Otaviano, 60

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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BB Lanches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
51 - 62 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$94
7 - 10 min

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Nova Capela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
9 - 11 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
10 - 12 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
6 - 9 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$108

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$ 12

R. Francisco Otaviano, 60

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
20 - 30 min

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Empório Jardim
Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
21 - 26 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$11
21 - 26 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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$56
5 - 8 min

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Pão & Companhia
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$9
11 - 14 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$19
Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $259 In total

Activities & Food:$231
Transport:$28