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6 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Ruben Rodriguez

12 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 6-day itinerary to Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore the city's vibrant art scene, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$35

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$ 2

Espaço Vida Saudável Santa Luzia Cinelândia

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

9 - 14 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

13 - 20 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Cais do Oriente

Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$16

3 - 4 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$34

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$ 2

Megamatte

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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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Directions

Copacabana Fort

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

21 - 26 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$8

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Guacamole Cocina Mexicana

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

Day 3

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$128

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$ 6

Chez Regina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

36 - 44 min

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Directions

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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$66

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Nova Capela

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

7 - 10 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.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$35

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$ 4

Sushi Barcellos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

39 - 47 min

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Directions

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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$13

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Massas Bibi

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

Day 5

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$31

·

$ 2

La Bicyclette

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Quinta da Boa Vista

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Casa do Sardo

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

Day 6

+

$68

·

$ 6

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

9 - 11 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

52 - 63 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.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

5 - 8 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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $350 In total

Activities & Food:$329

Transport:$21