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6 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sun, Samba, and Sights

Maria Alejandra Calderon

Maria Alejandra Calderon

9 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro with this 6-day itinerary. From stunning beaches to iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the wonders of this Brazilian paradise.

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Viator

Day 1
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$82

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$ 6

ibis Copacabana Posto 5

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Masserini Osteria di Mare
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
12 - 15 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
8 - 12 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Oro Restaurante
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
6 - 9 min

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Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Fratelli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$79

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$ 8

ibis Copacabana Posto 5

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Arabe da praia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
28 - 34 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
9 - 14 min

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Yumê
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
14 - 17 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
40 - 59 min

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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Seawater lagoon that is the site of several OIympic & Paralympic rowing & canoeing events.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Victoria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$172

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$ 8

ibis Copacabana Posto 5

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Restaurante e Wiskeria Le Coin Ii
Fundado em 1983, o Restaurante Le Coin destaca-se pela cozinha refinada com pratos nacionais e internacionais, que conquista o paladar de clientes.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
17 - 21 min

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Praia do Leblon
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Bráz
A Bráz nasceu com o objetivo de resgatar as raízes das receitas italianas e tornou-se referência quando o assunto é pizza em SP, Rio e Campinas.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
66 - 99 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
33 - 40 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$63
Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$171

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$ 10

ibis Copacabana Posto 5

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Meu Cantão
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
22 - 27 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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L'Atelier du Cuisinier
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
7 - 10 min

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Nova Capela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$83

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$ 12

ibis Copacabana Posto 5

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Boteco Belmonte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 6 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
50 - 60 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Ponte Pres. Costa e Silva (Rio-Niterói)
This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Outback Steakhouse
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
24 - 29 min

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Praia da Urca
Small beach for sand & water activities beside large cliffs, with nearby bars & restaurants.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Apetite Café
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$30
Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
+

$169

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$ 8

ibis Copacabana Posto 5

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Bibi Sucos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
13 - 16 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$38
19 - 23 min

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Pizzaria Zona Sul
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
31 - 38 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Arpoador
Swimming beach popular with photographers for its dramatic sunset views & landscape.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Apetite Café
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$30
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
Straightforward, modern hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a colorful restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $804 In total

Activities & Food:$755
Transport:$49