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

Paula Ballen

Paula Ballen

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Brazil's marvelous city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$105

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$ 6

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

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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$38
13 - 20 min

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Directions

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
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Bráz
A Bráz nasceu com o objetivo de resgatar as raízes das receitas italianas e tornou-se referência quando o assunto é pizza em SP, Rio e Campinas.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
La Carioca Cevicheria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$127

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$ 8

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
41 - 50 min

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Directions

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
33 - 40 min

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Directions

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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$63
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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$106

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$ 6

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
22 - 27 min

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Directions

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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$30
2 - 3 min

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Directions

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
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Gohan
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
Panka
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$92

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$ 4

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

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
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
L'Atelier du Cuisinier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$73

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$ 6

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Casa do Sardo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Trendy rooms in an understated, chic hotel offering free breakfast, plus a rooftop pool & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $531 In total

Activities & Food:$503
Transport:$28