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Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 5 Days of Beaches, Mountains, and Delicious Food

Anabel Rodriguez

Anabel Rodriguez

30 Sep 2023

Join me on an exciting 5-day journey through Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore stunning beaches, conquer majestic mountains, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$64

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$ 10

Pizzaria Zona Sul
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 12 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
12 - 15 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
58 - 70 min

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Don Carlo's Pizza Gourmet
A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
31 - 38 min

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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra
Fortress on a rocky point at bay entrance offering guided tours & scenic view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Casa Hungara Lanches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$43

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$ 2

Apetite Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Copacabana Fort
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
11 - 16 min

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Arpoador
Swimming beach popular with photographers for its dramatic sunset views & landscape.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Oro Restaurante
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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BB Lanches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3
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$97

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$ 8

Megamatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$63
32 - 39 min

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Domenica Pizzaria Artesanal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$62

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$ 8

Bibi Sucos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 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
15 - 18 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
9 - 11 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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Padaria Bassil
Panificadora tradicional produz pães árabes e esfihas artesanais para retirada, com atendimento de balcão.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$117

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$ 6

Pizzaria Vila Italiana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Museu Aeroespacial
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
50 - 60 min

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Rio Star
Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
16 - 20 min

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Chiktal Restaurante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
11 - 16 min

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Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
14 - 17 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Gohan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $413 In total

Activities & Food:$381
Transport:$32