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8 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Samba, Nature, and Culture

karla prado

karla prado

30 Sep 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like AquaRio, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, Escadaria Selarón, Sugar Loaf cable car, Christ the Redeemer, Parque Lage, Copacabana Fort, Maracanã, and Tijuca National Park. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, breathtaking nature, and the rhythmic beats of samba. Get ready for an experience of a lifetime!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$30

AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
Day 2
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$38

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
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$38
Day 3
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$38

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$ 2

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
17 - 21 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$38
Day 4
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$63

Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
Day 5
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$8

Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
Day 6
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$38

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$ 2

Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
38 - 46 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 7
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$0

Day 8
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$13

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

Budget breakdown: $229 In total

Activities & Food:$225
Transport:$4