3 days in Rio

This itinerary presents the best picks from Rio, organized into a 3 day trip. Follow the daily plan and enjoy all the beautiful sights and splendid views Rio has to offer.
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Day 1: 3 days in Rio

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Brazil, with the largest being that of the…

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Journalist Mário Filho Stadium

Maracanã Stadium, officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

This stadium was specifically built for the carnival. It comes alive during the event but you can visit it anytime and see the small museum…

Confeitaria Colombo

While in Rio, you must try the feijoada (a Portuguese dish with beans and pork).

Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St.

Carioca Aqueduct

The Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, is an aqueduct in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Selarón Staircase

Escadaria Selarón, locally known as the 'Lapa Steps' for being situated at the "Lapa" neighborhood, is a set of world-famous steps in Rio…

Lapa

Lapa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is located in the centre of Rio and is famous for its historical…

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Day 2: 3 days in Rio

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and…

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico is located at the Jardim Botânico district in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

Ipanema Beach

Listed as the sexiest beach in the world, it is very atmospheric, lively and a must-visit, no matter whether you're hitting the sea or just…

Arpoador Point

It seems as if this rocky platform was made for watching sunsets and snapping perfect pictures of the sea and the beach.

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Day 3: 3 days in Rio

Sugarloaf

Its specific shape has given the peak the interesting name and the status of one of Rio's top landmarks.

Copacabana Beach

The icon of Rio de Janeiro and one of the best-known beaches in the world.

Copacabana Fort

The modern fort built at the beginning of the 20th century is open to the public and is well worth the visit - both for the museum and for…

Atlantica Avenue

Best experienced at night when the street bars open, the bossa nova bands assemble and the open-air markets start offering their wares.

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