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Rio de Janeiro: A 2-Day Adventure

Chaimy Ramirez

Chaimy Ramirez

23 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in just 2 days! Explore iconic landmarks, immerse in cultural wonders, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this captivating city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$14

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$ 4

Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
10 - 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$14
18 - 22 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$154

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$ 6

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
37 - 45 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$66
21 - 32 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$8
8 - 10 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$13
28 - 34 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $177 In total

Activities & Food:$168
Transport:$10