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

Carolina Pabon Gomez

Carolina Pabon Gomez

13 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro through this 8-day itinerary filled with iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking views.

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Viator

Day 1
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$43

Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Apetite Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Faraj
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 2
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$88

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$ 4

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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$66
27 - 33 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3
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$62

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$ 2

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
20 - 24 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
9:30 AM - 10:30 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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$14
2 - 3 min

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La Veronese
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$30

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
16 - 23 min

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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!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Prana Vegetariano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$43

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
13 - 20 min

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La Bicyclette
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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Grado Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6
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$40

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
5 - 8 min

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Casa do Sardo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$0

Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $310 In total

Activities & Food:$304
Transport:$6