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3 days
Brazil, South America

3-Day Rio de Janeiro itinerary guide

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Rio de Janeiro — President's Summer home, Rio Negro Palace, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro

Top stops to prioritize

  • Christ the Redeemer
  • Casa Camolese
  • Maracanã
  • Amarelinho da Cinelândia - (Centro
  • RJ)
  • Escadaria Selarón
  • Bar Carioca da Gema
  • Parque Lage

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Christ the Redeemer, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Christ the Redeemer
  • Parque Lage
  • Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

Day 2: South side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the south side side of town.

  • Maracanã
  • Quinta da Boa Vista
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
  • Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Escadaria Selarón.

  • Escadaria Selarón
  • Arcos da Lapa
  • Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
  • Confeitaria Colombo
  • Rio Museum of Art

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