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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Paradise

Matias Cordova

24 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Pedra do Arpoador, explore the historic Copacabana Fort, and soar above the city in the Sugar Loaf cable car. Discover the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, wander through Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes, and witness the iconic Christ the Redeemer up close. Dance to the rhythm of samba at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, admire contemporary art at Museu de Arte Moderna, and marvel at the stunning Catedral Metropolitana. Uncover the hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro's Leblon neighborhood, stroll through the enchanting Botanical Garden, and venture into the lush Tijuca National Park. Experience the vibrant culture of Rio at Parque Madureira, explore the magnificent Parque Lage, and immerse yourself in history at Quinta da Boa Vista. Indulge in art and culture at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and Museu de Arte do Rio, and embrace the rich traditions of Northeast Brazil at Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, beauty, and culture.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sunsets and Fortresses

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$49

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$ 6

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Pedra do Arpoador

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Copacabana Fort

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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Directions

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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$36

Day 2Art and Nature in Niterói

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$20

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$ 6

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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Directions

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

48 - 58 min

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Directions

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3The Iconic Christ and Historic Arches

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$66

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$ 6

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Directions

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

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca

18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Samba Extravaganza and Modern Art

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$53

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$ 6

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 5Majestic Cathedrals and Theatrical Wonders

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$25

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$ 4

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 6Panoramic Views and Botanical Bliss

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$13

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$ 4

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Mirante do Leblon

Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 7Immersed in Nature at Tijuca National Park

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$13

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$ 4

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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Directions

Tijuca National Park

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 8Vibrant Culture at Parque Madureira

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$0

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$ 4

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

67 - 81 min

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Directions

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 9Serenity at Parque Lage and Quinta da Boa Vista

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$8

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$ 6

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

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

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Quinta da Boa Vista

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Art, History, and Northeastern Traditions

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$18

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$ 6

Leblon Design Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Museu de Arte do Rio

Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$49