Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado and Sugarloaf in silhouette at sunrise, above the bay and the city

Itinerary · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio in three days

A first visit: the Christ and Sugarloaf, the beaches, Santa Teresa and Centro.

Three days

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  1. Day 1, 8:30

    1The Trem do Corcovado

    Cosme Velho·Mountain railway

    The first trains, before the cloud.

  2. Day 1, 9:30

    2Christ the Redeemer

    Corcovado·Monument

    On the summit.

  3. Day 1, 12:30

    3The Jardim Botânico

    Jardim Botânico·Botanic garden

    The palm avenue.

  4. Day 1, 17:00

    4The Pedra do Arpoador

    Arpoador·Viewpoint

    Sunset over Ipanema.

  5. Day 1, 20:30

    5Oro

    Leblon·Fine dining

    Two MICHELIN Stars (2026), in Leblon.

  6. Day 2, 9:00

    6Leme to Leblon along the beaches

    Copacabana·Walk

    Swim on the way.

  7. Day 2, 15:30

    7Sugarloaf Mountain cable car (Bondinho Pão de Açúcar)

    Urca·Cable car

    Up for the late light.

  8. Day 2, 18:30

    8Bar Urca

    Urca·Bar

    A drink on the sea wall.

  9. Day 2, 20:30

    9Lasai

    Humaitá·Fine dining

    Two MICHELIN Stars (2026).

  10. Day 3, 10:00

    10The Escadaria Selarón

    Lapa·Tiled steps

    Early, before the crowds.

  11. Day 3, 11:30

    11Santa Teresa on foot

    Santa Teresa·Walk

    Up through the lanes.

  12. Day 3, 13:30

    12Aprazível

    Santa Teresa·Restaurant

    Lunch on the terraces.

  13. Day 3, 16:00

    13Confeitaria Colombo

    Centro·Historic tearoom

    Tea under the skylight.

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