Day 1Arrival DayMediumCorcovado
The statue on Corcovado over the whole bay.
Arrive and Settle In
Check in, drop your bags and get your bearings.
Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
Lapa
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Day 2Day TripFullParaty
A colonial port town and its bay, about 4 hours away: better overnight.
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Day 3City DayFullUrca
Cable cars to the top for sunset. The two famous beaches.
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Day Trip · UNESCO
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
The landscape architect's garden estate.
Day Trip
Petrópolis
The emperor's summer city in the mountains.
Half Day · UNESCO
Botanical Garden
The royal palm avenue and orchids.
Half Day
Selarón Steps and Santa Teresa
The tiled staircase and the hilltop bohemian quarter.
Half Day · UNESCO
Valongo Wharf and the Museum of Tomorrow
The slave-trade landing site, then the futuristic science museum.
Half Day · UNESCO
Tijuca Forest
Rainforest trails and waterfalls inside the city.
This version is for Dec–Mar. The best months below come from GoGo's climate data.
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