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Rio de Janeiro: A 3-Day Adventure

Emmanuel Ramírez

Emmanuel Ramírez

3 Oct 2023

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

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Viator

Day 1
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$82

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$ 12

Bamboo Rio Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Bamboo Rio Hostel
Laid-back hostel offering dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, breakfast & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Megamatte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
10 - 12 min

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Arpoador
Swimming beach popular with photographers for its dramatic sunset views & landscape.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Copacabana Beach
Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Dois em Cena
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Red Beach
Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Pizzaria Zona Sul
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Bamboo Rio Hostel
Laid-back hostel offering dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, breakfast & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$166

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$ 8

Bamboo Rio Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Bamboo Rio Hostel
Laid-back hostel offering dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, breakfast & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
32 - 47 min

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Shirley
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
43 - 52 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
46 - 56 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
4 - 5 min

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Masserini Osteria di Mare
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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Ipanema Beach
Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
Desde 1999 numa icônica esquina do Ipanema, o Zazá Bistrô foi o primeiro restaurante de comida contemporânea do Rio de Janeiro. Nossa inspiração vem de viagens que fazemos pelo mundo, buscando aromas e sabores interessantes.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Bamboo Rio Hostel
Laid-back hostel offering dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, breakfast & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$177

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$ 12

Bamboo Rio Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Bamboo Rio Hostel
Laid-back hostel offering dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, breakfast & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Boteco Belmonte
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
61 - 74 min

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Guacamole Cocina Mexicana
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
63 - 76 min

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Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
19 - 23 min

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Pedra da Gávea
Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
La Botticella
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$38
Bamboo Rio Hostel
Laid-back hostel offering dorms & private rooms, plus a bar, breakfast & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $455 In total

Activities & Food:$425
Transport:$30