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

Cristina Florentin

2 Oct 2023

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Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in 5 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Brazil's marvelous city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$89

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$ 6

Chez Regina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

37 - 45 min

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Directions

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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$63

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Guacamole Cocina Mexicana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 2

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$60

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$ 6

Recanto dos Sabores

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

6 - 8 min

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AquaRio

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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Padaria Bassil

Panificadora tradicional produz pães árabes e esfihas artesanais para retirada, com atendimento de balcão.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3

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$34

Armazém Senado

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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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

2 - 3 min

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Gohan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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Panka

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 4

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$45

Apetite Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Copacabana Fort

Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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Pedra do Arpoador

Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Restaurante Faraj

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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La Veronese

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5

+

$79

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$ 4

Empório Jardim

Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

20 - 30 min

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Parque Lage

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

21 - 26 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

10 - 12 min

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Gaia Art & Café

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $321 In total

Activities & Food:$306

Transport:$15