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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Paradise

Mauricio Beas

Mauricio Beas

20 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and soak up the breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Marvelous City!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Modern Art, Historic Arches, and Cultural Delights
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$15

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$ 2

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
13 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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
Day 2Contemporary Art, Serene Parks, and Architectural Wonders
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$20

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$ 4

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
47 - 57 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
12 - 15 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Artistic Treasures and a Date with Christ the Redeemer
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$84

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$ 2

Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$18
54 - 65 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$66
Day 4Fortresses, Gardens, and Nature's Splendor
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$33

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$ 4

Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
26 - 32 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
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Ascend to New Heights and Revel in Urban Oasis
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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
68 - 82 min

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Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 6Explore the Lush Wilderness and Royal Retreat
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$13

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$ 2

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
53 - 64 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $215 In total

Activities & Food:$200
Transport:$15