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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Wonders

camila galdames

camila galdames

13 Mar 2024

Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Discover hidden gems, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, and witness iconic landmarks that will leave you in awe. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Marvelous City!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Colors and Culture Unveiled
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$99

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$ 12

Real Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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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
47 - 57 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
No time set
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$99
43 - 52 min

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Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Beach Bliss and Tropical Delights
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$66

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$ 14

Real Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Leblon Beach
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
19 - 23 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
No time set
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$11
21 - 26 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
No time set
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$54
Day 3Fortresses, Panoramic Views, and Cable Car Thrills
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$113

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$ 17

Real Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$19
12 - 18 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
20 - 24 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
No time set
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$21
9 - 11 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
No time set
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$19

Budget breakdown: $319 In total

Activities & Food:$277
Transport:$42