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Rio de Janeiro: A 5-Day Adventure

Elaine Romero

Elaine Romero

2 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the rich culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$29

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
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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Opus
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$85

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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
38 - 46 min

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Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Apetite Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
Day 3
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$22

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$ 2

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Seawater lagoon that is the site of several OIympic & Paralympic rowing & canoeing events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
13 - 20 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 4
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$112

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$ 6

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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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$14
8 - 10 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
13 - 16 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$12
Day 5
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$82

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$ 6

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
17 - 21 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
13 - 16 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $345 In total

Activities & Food:$328
Transport:$17