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6 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Sounds

Brian

Brian

29 Sep 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro in 6 days. Explore iconic landmarks like AquaRio and Maracanã, visit cultural gems like Museu do Amanhã and Catedral Metropolitana, and relax on the stunning beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$55

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$ 2

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
14 - 17 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$20

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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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$20
14 - 17 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
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Free
4 - 6 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$70

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$ 2

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
21 - 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
20 - 24 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
Day 4
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$75

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$ 2

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
4 - 6 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
Day 5
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$0

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
Day 6
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$0

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$ 2

Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $230 In total

Activities & Food:$220
Transport:$10