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Rio de Janeiro: A 3-Day Adventure

Yeison Garcia

19 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, experiencing its rich culture, stunning landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$105

Armazém Senado

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Royal Portuguese Reading Room

Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

4 - 5 min

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Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$28

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Chiktal Restaurante

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 2

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$125

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$ 15

Torta & Cia

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

13 - 16 min

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Pedra da Gávea

Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

33 - 40 min

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Vista Chinesa

Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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La Bicyclette

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

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.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Parque Lage

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$15

13 - 20 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$32

Day 3

+

$148

·

$ 4

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Metamorfose

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$28

8 - 11 min

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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$30

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Red Beach

Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Pizzaria ICRJ

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $397 In total

Activities & Food:$378

Transport:$19