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A 10-Day Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

Emma Flaskova

Emma Flaskova

20 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural experiences.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$51

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$ 1

Megamatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
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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$6
20 - 24 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$18
17 - 26 min

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Dois em Cena
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 2
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$39

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$ 2

Sushiman Yakisoba
Pratos da culinária japonesa tradicional e contemporânea, feitos com arte, em espaço alegre e colorido.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 8 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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$10
47 - 57 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Metamorfose
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$32

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$ 1

Boteco Belmonte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Delírio Tropical
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$31

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$ 1

Rotisseria Sírio Libaneza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 11 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
35 - 42 min

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Praça XV de Novembro
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cais do Oriente
Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 5
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$20

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$ 1

Villa 25 Restobar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Cais do Oriente
Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 6
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$63

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$ 2

Carioca Zen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
35 - 42 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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$33
48 - 58 min

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Praça Mauá
Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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L'Atelier du Cuisinier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 7
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$31

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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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$6
9 - 14 min

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Yumê
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 8
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$30

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$ 2

Grajau's Snack Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
46 - 56 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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$6
45 - 54 min

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Confeitaria Vilamore
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 9
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$28

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$ 1

Sabor da Quinta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
13 - 20 min

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Bráz
A Bráz nasceu com o objetivo de resgatar as raízes das receitas italianas e tornou-se referência quando o assunto é pizza em SP, Rio e Campinas.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 10
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$36

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$ 2

Restaurante Salete
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
12 - 15 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Museu de Arte do Rio
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$9
8 - 12 min

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L'Atelier du Cuisinier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17

Budget breakdown: $370 In total

Activities & Food:$357
Transport:$13