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Suggested itinerary: Long weekend Rio de Janeiro in 5 days

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. The Smart Route will indicate you the best way to get from the airport to the city center. For this first night, we will give you a "botecos" route, the  hottest locals in the neighborhood of Leblon (tapas bars). Night in Rio de Janeiro (in the Smart Route you will find our recommend hotels and pousadas in town).

Day 2: Rio beaches, Corcovado and Sugar Loaf

In the morning we suggest to do a route to enjoy and watch the atmosphere of Rio beaches (Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana). After eating, we will show you how to get to the famous Corcovado to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Then climb to the Sugar Loaf to see the sunset and dine in the picturesque district of Urca. Night in Rio.

Day 3: Maracanã, Santa Teresa and the centre (Lapa)

In the morning, visit the most famous football stadium in the world, Maracanã. At noon, go to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, we will indicate you its most emblematic restaurants. In the afternoon go down to the city center where you will see the most important buildings of the city, including the famous Metropolitan Cathedral. Night in Rio.

Day 4: The favelas of Rio and the Botanical Garden

For this day we recommend you to visit one of Rio's favelas. In the Smart Route we will indicate you how to do it safely and respectfully. In the afternoon, go to the Botanical Garden, very much frequented by locals, especially on weekends, and where you can enjoy numerous plant species. Night in Rio. 

Day 5: Flight back home

The Smart Route will indicate you the best way to get to the airport to take your flight back home.
 

 

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Jesús Catania of Spain traveled to Brazil

Jesús Catania of Spain traveled to Brazil
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