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6 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Wonders

Yamila Schmunk

Yamila Schmunk

16 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking landmarks of Rio de Janeiro in this 6-day itinerary. Explore iconic sites like Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and natural beauty.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$19

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$ 2

Espaço Vida Saudável Santa Luzia Cinelândia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
9:00 AM - 10:30 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$28

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$ 2

Megamatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
9:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
Day 3
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$114

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$ 6

Chez Regina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
36 - 44 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
40 - 48 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
18 - 22 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$23

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$ 2

Sushi Barcellos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
48 - 58 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
Day 5
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$17

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$ 2

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
28 - 34 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
Day 6
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$48

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$ 6

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
9 - 11 min

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
52 - 63 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $266 In total

Activities & Food:$247
Transport:$19