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Discover the Marvels of Rio de Janeiro

Caro Brizuela

Caro Brizuela

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain, immerse yourself in the rich culture at the Municipal Theater, and wander through the lush Botanical Garden. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime in the marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$0

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$13

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$ 2

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
11 - 14 min

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
Day 3
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$25

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
Day 4
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$100

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$ 2

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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$63
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
Day 5
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$25

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$ 2

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
17 - 21 min

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$13

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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$13
Day 7
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$8

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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$8
Day 8
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$38

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$ 2

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
Day 9
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$0

Day 10
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$13

Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
Day 11
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$0

Budget breakdown: $240 In total

Activities & Food:$233
Transport:$8