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Rio de Janeiro: A 3-Day Adventure

Karen Avila

16 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1

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$180

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$ 9

Shirley

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

12 - 15 min

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Red Beach

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

23 - 28 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

10 - 12 min

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Oro Restaurante

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$45

5 - 8 min

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Leblon Beach

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Fratelli

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$45

Day 2

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$228

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$ 12

La Bicyclette

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

6 - 8 min

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Parque Lage

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$11

13 - 20 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

40 - 48 min

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Christ the Redeemer

Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$99

46 - 56 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Cais do Oriente

Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$39

3 - 4 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.

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$284

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$ 3

Café e Restaurante Gracioso

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

10 - 15 min

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AquaRio

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

12 - 15 min

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Museu do Amanhã

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$21

11 - 16 min

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Chiktal Restaurante

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$57

3 - 4 min

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária

Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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Gohan

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$57

3 - 4 min

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Escadaria Selarón

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $714 In total

Activities & Food:$691

Transport:$23