Rio de Janeiro: A 5-Day Adventure

Tamara Caceres

10 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on stunning beaches.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$110

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2

$108

$ 6

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

9 - 11 min

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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

6 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3

$89

$ 8

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

18 - 22 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

$155

$ 2

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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$63

21 - 32 min

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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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10 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

9 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 5

$111

$ 10

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

25 - 30 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

36 - 44 min

Directions

Comida típica americana que homenageia Hollywood, em atmosfera de diner casual com quadros de filmes e atores.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

19 - 23 min

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Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $598 In total

Activities & Food:$571

Transport:$27