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Rio de Janeiro: A 6-Day Adventure

Camila Beltrán

Camila Beltrán

10 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, exploring its iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in its rich culture.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$72

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$ 10

Hotel Regina

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ilha Fiscal
Guided tours offered in an ornate, 19th-century palace with a tower & museum exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
9 - 11 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$30
Hummburg
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$72

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$ 12

Hotel Regina

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Palácio Tiradentes
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Rio Star
Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
12 - 18 min

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Pier Mauá
Cruise ships dock at the this big, busy port with a museum & other attractions, plus various events.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Cais do Oriente
Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
15 - 18 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 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
Mestre Kami
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$79

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$ 12

Hotel Regina

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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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
11 - 14 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
34 - 41 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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La Bicyclette
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
15 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Museu do Índio
FUNAI institution preserving indigenous cultural heritage in an old house with gardens.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Refeitório Orgânico
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$10
Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$35

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$ 6

Hotel Regina

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
18 - 22 min

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Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Bibi Sucos
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Degrau
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$30

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$ 15

Hotel Regina

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Botafogo Beach
City beach along a bay, lined by a jogging & cycling path, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Gurumê
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
50 - 60 min

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Pedra Bonita
Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Sítio Roberto Burle Marx - IPHAN
Former property of renowned landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, with lush grounds & artwork.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Natural do Recreio
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$16
Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
+

$53

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$ 10

Hotel Regina

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Praia do Recreio
Sandy beach backed by an Atlantic forest reserve, with snack bars & views of the Pontal peninsula.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
29 - 35 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Hotel Regina
Unpretentious quarters offering free breakfast & an airy restaurant, plus a gym, a spa & a terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $402 In total

Activities & Food:$340
Transport:$62