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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

5 days in Rio de Janeiro

Beaches, mountains and Carnival spirit year-round. Here's how to spend 5 days in Rio de Janeiro: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Rio de Janeiro trip is May, June and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
May, June, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Rio de Janeiro itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Teatro João Caetano~$5
The João Caetano Theater is located in Tiradentes Square, in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It offers 1,139 seats, including 605 in the audience, 117 in the noble balcony an
12:30
Equestrian statue of Pedro I~$5
The equestrian statue of Pedro I is located in Tiradentes Square, in the city center of Rio de Janeiro, in the homonymous state, Brazil. It is a national historical heritage, liste
16:00
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading~$5
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is a library and lusophone cultural institution, is located in Luís de Camões Street, number 30, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Teatro Carlos Gomes~$5
Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theatre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu.
16:00
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
The Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, shortly the Presbyterian Cathedral, is a historic Presbyterian congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil (PCB). The Cathedral
3

Day 3

09:00
Rua da Carioca~$5
Rua da Carioca is a street in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It starts at the junction of Rua da Assembleia and Rua Uruguaiana and runs until Praça Tiradentes.
12:30
Ventura Corporate Towers~$5
The Ventura Corporate Towers is an office building in the Centro neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fronting the avenue between Chile and Lavradio, the street in front of the
16:00
BNDES Building~$5
The BNDES Building is a skyscraper in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
4

Day 4

09:00
Casa Cavé~$5
Casa Cavé, or simply Cavé, is a confectionery located on Sete de Setembro Street, in the city center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the city's most traditional patisseries
12:30
Rua Uruguaiana~$5
Rua Uruguaiana is a popular shopping street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
16:00
Fundação Getulio Vargas~$5
Fundação Getulio Vargas is a Brazilian higher education institution and think tank based in Rio de Janeiro. It was founded on December 20, 1944.
5

Day 5

09:00
Uruguaiana Station~$5
Uruguaiana–Eng. Fernando Mac Dowell is a subway station on the Rio de Janeiro Metro which serves downtown Rio de Janeiro. It is on line 1 and line 2. The station was renamed in 201
12:30
Solar do Marquês do Lavradio~$18
Solar do Marquês do Lavradio is an 18th-century palace located in Rio de Janeiro, Central Zone, Lapa, Rua do Lavradio, nº 84, built by Luís de Almeida Portugal, 2nd Marquess of Lav
16:00
Pedro Ernesto Palace~$18
The Pedro Ernesto Palace is a historic building located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since 1923, the building has housed the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro.

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What 5 days in Rio de Janeiro costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Rio de Janeiro: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Rio de Janeiro?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Rio de Janeiro, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Rio de Janeiro?+

Start with Teatro João Caetano, Equestrian statue of Pedro I and Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Rio de Janeiro cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?+

The best months to visit Rio de Janeiro are May, June, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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