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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Wonders

francisco oyarzun

francisco oyarzun

29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$20

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
Day 2
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$0

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$ 2

Ponte Pres. Costa e Silva (Rio-Niterói)
This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$63

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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$63
Day 4
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$0

Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$30

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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
13 - 16 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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$30
Day 6
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$20

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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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$8
19 - 23 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 7
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$0

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
Day 8
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$0

Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$13

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$ 2

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
14 - 17 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
Day 10
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$38

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
Day 11
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$0

Budget breakdown: $190 In total

Activities & Food:$183
Transport:$8