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Rio de Janeiro: A 5-Day Adventure

Brenda Frederico

Brenda Frederico

7 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$75

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$ 6

Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra
Fortress on a rocky point at bay entrance offering guided tours & scenic view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
77 - 93 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$56
19 - 23 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$19
Day 2
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$21

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$ 3

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
9 - 14 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$21
Day 3
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$118

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$ 3

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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$99
35 - 42 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$87

Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
24 - 36 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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$11
Day 5
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$59

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$ 3

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$23
7 - 9 min

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Paço Imperial
Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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L'Atelier du Cuisinier
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Mosteiro de São Bento
Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $373 In total

Activities & Food:$359
Transport:$14