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Rio de Janeiro: 10 Days of Adventure

Younes Tazi

Younes Tazi

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore iconic landmarks, and soak up the breathtaking natural beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Parque das Ruínas, Escadaria Selarón, and Arcos da Lapa
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$0

Parque das Ruínas
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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
Day 2Into the Wild: Tijuca National Park
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$7

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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$6
Day 3Soccer Fever and Cultural Delights: Maracanã, Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas, and Pedra do Sal
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$15

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$ 2

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
15 - 18 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4A Day of Recreation: Parque Madureira and Quinta da Boa Vista
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$0

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$ 1

Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Architectural Wonders and Iconic Bridges: Catedral Metropolitana, AquaRio, and Ponte Pres. Costa e Silva
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$24

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$ 2

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$24
62 - 75 min

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Ponte Pres. Costa e Silva (Rio-Niterói)
This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6The Majestic Trio: Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Fort, and Pedra do Arpoador
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$40

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$ 1

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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$33
36 - 44 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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$6
12 - 18 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Nature's Oasis: Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro and Mirante do Leblon
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$7

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$ 1

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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$6
12 - 15 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8Artistic Escapades: Parque Lage, Sugar Loaf cable car, and Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes
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$22

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$ 2

Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
19 - 23 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
8 - 10 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Exploring the Museums: Museu do Amanhã and Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
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$15

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$ 1

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$7
13 - 16 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 10A Cultural Finale: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, and Museu de Arte do Rio
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$19

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$ 1

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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$10
62 - 75 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$9

Budget breakdown: $156 In total

Activities & Food:$146
Transport:$11