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Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 9 Days of Culture, Nature, and Food

Kenny Torrealba

7 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Rio de Janeiro, exploring its vibrant art scene, iconic landmarks, and savoring delicious cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$48

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$ 2

Museu de Arte do Rio

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Escadaria Selarón

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Gohan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 2

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$99

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$ 2

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

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Dois em Cena

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 3

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$76

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$ 2

Sugarloaf Mountain

This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Pizzaria Zona Sul

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

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$86

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$ 4

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

6 - 8 min

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Directions

AquaRio

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$48

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

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$90

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$ 2

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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Directions

Guacamole Cocina Mexicana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 6

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$82

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$ 2

Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Maracanã

Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Food Park Carioca

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 7

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$37

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Yumê

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 8

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$61

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$ 2

BioPark of Rio

Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

20 - 24 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

13 - 20 min

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Directions

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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

Day 9

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$0

Budget breakdown: $592 In total

Activities & Food:$577

Transport:$15