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Rio de Janeiro: A 6-Day Adventure

Monica Beltran

Monica Beltran

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Explore iconic landmarks, soak up the sun on world-famous beaches, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$83

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$ 6

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
16 - 20 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
19 - 23 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$30

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$ 3

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
12 - 17 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$49

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$ 6

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
38 - 46 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$87

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$ 6

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
8 - 10 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
21 - 26 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$56
Day 5
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$0

Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$169

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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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$94
3 - 4 min

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Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$75
79 - 95 min

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Parque Olímpico
Sprawling sports complex built for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, with arenas & a velodrome.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $439 In total

Activities & Food:$417
Transport:$23