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A Day in Rio de Janeiro: From Christ the Redeemer to Maracanã

Melissa Valencia Salazar

18 Oct 2023

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Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in just one day! Visit iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, explore the vibrant Escadaria Selarón, immerse yourself in the future at Museu do Amanhã, and dive into the wonders of AquaRio. End your day with a visit to the legendary Maracanã stadium.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1

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$372

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$ 17

Carioca Zen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

35 - 42 min

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Christ the Redeemer

Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$99

38 - 46 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$56

17 - 21 min

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Gohan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$45

3 - 4 min

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Escadaria Selarón

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$21

8 - 10 min

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AquaRio

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

15 - 18 min

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Maracanã

Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$45

Budget breakdown: $388 In total

Activities & Food:$372

Transport:$17