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5-Day Rio Itinerary
Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, and samba nights
Rio is set between mountains and sea — Christ the Redeemer over the city, Sugarloaf’s cable car, the sweep of Copacabana and Ipanema, and samba spilling into the streets.
BEST TIME
May–October (drier, less humid)
BALLPARK
$700–$1,550 per person
Your 5-day Rio itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Rio with something low-key nearby. Go up Corcovado early on a clear morning — clouds often hide Christ by noon.
Day 2 · Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: sugarloaf mountain cable car.
Day 3 · Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: sunset at arpoador.
Day 4 · Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: samba night in lapa.
Day 5 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — christ the redeemer at corcovado if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Rio
- Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado
- Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
- Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
- Sunset at Arpoador
- Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps
- Samba night in Lapa
More detail: the best things to do in Rio →
LOCAL TIP
Go up Corcovado early on a clear morning — clouds often hide Christ by noon.
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