4 Days in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Beaches and Samba

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πŸ“ Rio de Janeiro, BrazilπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ Beach lovers and music fans

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4Days
10Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£70-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana and Ipanema, and Santa Teresa. Take care with valuables and use ride-hailing at night.

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Day by day

Silhouette of Christ the Redeemer against a bright morning sky in Rio de Janeiro.
1

Christ and Sugarloaf

08:00

Christ the Redeemer

Statue on Corcovado.

πŸ“ Corcovado⏱ 2.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$25
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13:00

Lunch

Churrasco.

πŸ“ Botafogo⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$15
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16:00

Sugarloaf Mountain

Cable car sunset.

πŸ“ Urca⏱ 2.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$35
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerBrazilian Β· $$
Low-angle view of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro against a vibrant blue sky.
2

Beaches

10:00

Ipanema Beach

Sun.

πŸ“ Ipanema⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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15:00

Arpoador rock sunset

Applause.

πŸ“ Arpoador⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchAΓ§aΓ­ and pastelBrazilian Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Ipanema Beach
Breathtaking view of Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro under a bright blue sky.
3

Santa Teresa

10:00

SelarΓ³n Steps

Mosaic steps.

πŸ“ Lapa⏱ 45 minπŸ’· Free
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12:00

Santa Teresa tram

Hilltop.

πŸ“ Santa Teresa⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~$2
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20:00

Samba in Lapa

Live.

πŸ“ Lapa⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~$10
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchBrazilian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Selarón Steps
Silhouette of Christ the Redeemer statue during a golden sunset over Rio de Janeiro's mountains.
4

Tijuca Forest

09:00

Tijuca National Park

Waterfalls.

πŸ“ Tijuca⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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15:00

Botanical Garden

Palms.

πŸ“ Jardim BotΓ’nico⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~$5
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerFarewell dinnerBrazilian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Tijuca National Park

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereGaleão Airport is about 45 minutes from Ipanema.
πŸš† Getting aroundMetro and Uber; avoid walking at night.
πŸ’· CurrencyBrazilian real (BRL). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguagePortuguese.

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