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Rio de Janeiro day 2
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Rio de Janeiro Culture and Food Explorer · Day 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Attraction

Day 2 focuses on Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Museu do Amanhã, continue through curated stops, and close near Pedra do Arpoador. Plan includes about 96 minutes transit and 375 minutes on-location in Rio de Janeiro.

10:00 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops96 min travel

Estimated day cost

$47.16

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a attraction focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 96 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: $47.16

Stop 1

10:00 AM

to 12:00 PM

0m transfer
Museu do Amanhã photo 1
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Museu do Amanhã

Museum

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Rio de Janeiro Culture and Food Explorer stop in Rio de Janeiro: explore Museu do Amanhã as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

$14.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-240, Brazil

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Ticket from $14.4GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca photo 1
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Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.9 / 5

Rio de Janeiro Culture and Food Explorer stop in Rio de Janeiro: explore Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PMLunch break fits here

Pista Claudio Coutinho, s/n - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-255, Brazil

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Transfer to Christ the Redeemer

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 6:30 PM

35m transfer
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Christ the Redeemer

Attraction

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Rio de Janeiro Culture and Food Explorer stop in Rio de Janeiro: explore Christ the Redeemer as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$8.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22261, Brazil

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Transfer to Pedra do Arpoador

26 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 64 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

26m transfer
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Pedra do Arpoador

Attraction

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Rio de Janeiro Culture and Food Explorer stop in Rio de Janeiro: explore Pedra do Arpoador as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$8.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursDinner break fits here

Av. Francisco Bhering, s/n - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22080-050, Brazil

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Ticket from $8.4GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Fogo de Chão

Food

Av. Reporter Nestor Moreira, S/N - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-210, Brazil

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Rio de Janeiro.

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Dinner

Dinner around Rio de Janeiro

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short dinner break near your current stop before continuing.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Rio de Janeiro. Eat where locals queue.

Rio de Janeiro local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from $6

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Rio de Janeiro

Flight · $312Rail (regional) · $36Car · $30Airport transfer · $7.2

Where to stay

Central Rio de Janeiro · from $54/night

A central base near Museu do Amanhã keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Rio de Janeiro walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip$1,248
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night$54
Local transport$18.72
Food$40.32
Entry tickets$129.6
Guided tours (optional)$64.8
Total for 2 travelers$1,490.64 – $2,449.82
Per person$745.32 – $1,224.91

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.