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Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 4 Days of Sun, Sand, and Sights

Manuel Espinoza

Manuel Espinoza

28 Oct 2023

Join me on an exciting 4-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$205

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$ 19

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Masserini Osteria di Mare
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$55
4 - 5 min

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Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Pão & Companhia
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$75
5 - 8 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Baalbek
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$75
Day 2
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$424

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$ 19

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Shirley
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
32 - 47 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$94
37 - 45 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$165
37 - 45 min

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Oro Restaurante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
5 - 8 min

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Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Fratelli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$65
Day 3
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$380

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$ 24

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Arabe da praia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$65
2 - 3 min

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Praia da Barra da Tijuca
Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Food Park Carioca
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$95
11 - 16 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$75
22 - 27 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$19
8 - 10 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$31
9 - 14 min

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Yumê
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$95
Day 4
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$395

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$ 14

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Café e Restaurante Gracioso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$120
11 - 16 min

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Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
4 - 5 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$35
12 - 15 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Gohan
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$85

Budget breakdown: $1479 In total

Activities & Food:$1404
Transport:$75