Rio de Janeiro: A 5-Day Adventure

David Zuluaga

13 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture of Brazil.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$123

$ 12

Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

15 - 18 min

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Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$38

17 - 21 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

4 - 5 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$243

$ 23

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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$23

21 - 26 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$113

22 - 27 min

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18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$90

Day 3

$273

$ 17

Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

8 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$144

14 - 17 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$149

$ 12

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

11 - 14 min

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Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$53

12 - 17 min

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Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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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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$36

8 - 12 min

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Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$60

Day 5

$315

$ 17

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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$198

75 - 90 min

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Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$38

70 - 84 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$42

8 - 10 min

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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1181 In total

Activities & Food:$1103

Transport:$79