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3 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Wonders

Mariana Sales

Mariana Sales

30 Sep 2023

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro in just 3 days. Explore iconic landmarks like Parque Lage, Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf cable car, and more. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$70

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$ 4

Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana
Understated rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a refined restaurant/bar with beach views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$8
Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana
Understated rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a refined restaurant/bar with beach views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
+

$52

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$ 8

Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana
Understated rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a refined restaurant/bar with beach views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$38
12 - 15 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$13
Confeitaria Colombo
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$2
Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana
Understated rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a refined restaurant/bar with beach views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$22

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$ 6

Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana
Understated rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a refined restaurant/bar with beach views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
36 - 44 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
Estádio Nilton Santos
Main stadium holding 60,000 spectators for all of the Olympic & Paralympic field athletics events.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$2
Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana
Understated rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a refined restaurant/bar with beach views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $161 In total

Activities & Food:$144
Transport:$17