Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after São Paulo, and the largest by international tourists. It has a population of 6 million in the city proper, and 13 million people in its metropolitan area as of 2025. It is also the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.
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Vertical Rio - Helicopter Tour
Day 2 on the tripMarina da Glória
Marina da Glória is a marina located in the neighbourhood of Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This venue hosted the sailing events for the 2016 Summer Olympics within the Flamengo Park cluster, from 7 to 19 August 2016. and the 2016 Summer Paralympics. It also hosted the draw procedure for the Qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro
Café 18 do Forte
Aconchego Carioca
RIOgaleão International Airport
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10 days in Rio de Janeiro, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,876.
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Arrival & Harbourside Settling In
Land in Rio, settle into the harbourside apartment, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront evening.
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Gloria Marina & Guanabara Bay
A full day centred on Gloria Marina and Rio's historic harbour front.
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Classic Rio Icons
See the postcard sights before heading down the coast tomorrow.
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Coastal Drive to Paraty
Scenic transfer down the Costa Verde to the colonial town of Paraty.
