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Rio de Janeiro: A 4-Day Adventure

Jessica Suarez Zarrate

Jessica Suarez Zarrate

16 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore stunning beaches, lush parks, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$24

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$ 2

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
17 - 21 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$8
13 - 20 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$31

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$ 2

Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
45 - 54 min

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La Bicyclette
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$28

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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
12 - 17 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
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Free
13 - 16 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Gohan
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$116

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$ 6

Sugar Loaf cable car
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
12 - 15 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
36 - 44 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$66

Budget breakdown: $210 In total

Activities & Food:$198
Transport:$12