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Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Paradise

Camargo Montoya Avril

Camargo Montoya Avril

15 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, soak up the breathtaking views, and indulge in the city's iconic landmarks. Get ready for an exhilarating experience like no other!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Unleashing the Football Spirit at Maracanã
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$60

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$ 4

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$60
22 - 27 min

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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
Free
Day 2Discovering the Secrets of Copacabana Fort
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$50

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$ 4

Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
20 - 24 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
Day 3Soaring to New Heights at Sugar Loaf
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$87

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$ 8

Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$72
23 - 28 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
Free
26 - 32 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$15
Day 4Dancing to the Rhythm of Samba at Sambadrome
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$171

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$ 4

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
$75
12 - 15 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$96
Day 5Embracing Serenity at Christ the Redeemer
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$132

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$ 4

Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$132
44 - 53 min

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 6Exploring the Cultural Gems of Parque Madureira
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$0

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$ 4

Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
61 - 74 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 7Venturing into the Untamed Beauty of Tijuca National Park
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$25

Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Day 8Stepping Back in Time at Quinta da Boa Vista
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$0

Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $552 In total

Activities & Food:$525
Transport:$27