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A Week in Rio de Janeiro: Exploring the Marvels of Brazil

JOHN SALAMANCA

JOHN SALAMANCA

27 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through Rio de Janeiro, where we'll discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make this city so captivating. From the lush Parque Lage to the majestic Christ the Redeemer, this itinerary is packed with adventure and cultural experiences.

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Viator

Day 1
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$19

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
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$19
Day 2
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$125

·

$ 5

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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$31
26 - 32 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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$94
Day 3
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$0

·

$ 5

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
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
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Free
Day 4
+

$0

Quinta da Boa Vista
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$75

AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$75
Day 6
+

$157

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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$156
Day 7
+

$63

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $447 In total

Activities & Food:$438
Transport:$10