🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 1 city · 5 nights
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Stay in Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro · 5 nights
Ipanema offers a safe, upscale base with excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, and direct beach access.
Arpoador Rock Sunset
17:00 · Ipanema
The traditional Carioca way to welcome the evening — join locals clapping as the sun dips behind the Two Brothers mountains.
Dinner at Galeto Sat's
19:30 · Copacabana
Famous for smoky, open-flame grilled chicken marinated in garlic and cachaça — a relaxed local institution.
Christ the Redeemer
08:30 · Corcovado
Take the cog train through Tijuca Forest to reach the iconic summit before peak midday heat and crowds; book tickets online in advance.
Drive to Santa Teresa · 30 min
Lunch at Bar do Mineiro
12:00 · Santa Teresa
A classic Santa Teresa staple renowned for rich feijoada stew and cold draught beer amidst local art.
Selarón Steps
14:00 · Lapa
Walk down the hill to Jorge Selarón's world-famous brightly tiled staircase connecting Santa Teresa to Lapa.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
09:00 · Jardim Botânico
Stroll under towering royal palms and discover orchid houses in this peaceful UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Lunch at Empório Jardim
12:30 · Jardim Botânico
Café known for artisanal baked goods and lingering outdoor lunches right near the gardens.
Drive to Urca · 25 min
Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car
15:30 · Urca
Ride the two-stage cable car up to Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Guanabara Bay.
Tijuca National Park Forest Hike
09:00 · Tijuca
Explore a vast urban forest, visiting the Vista Chinesa lookout and Cascatinha Taunay waterfall.
Lunch at Casa da Feijoada
13:00 · Ipanema
Serves traditional multi-pot feijoada with all the traditional sides right in central Ipanema.
Lage Park
16:30 · Jardim Botânico
Explore a historic Italian-style mansion set against dramatic rainforest cliffs, featuring a quiet courtyard café.
Walk along Ipanema & Leblon Beach
09:30 · Ipanema
Experience Rio's world-famous beach culture along the boardwalk, stopping at Posto 9 or coconut stands.
Museum of Tomorrow
15:30 · Centro
Marvel at Santiago Calatrava's futuristic architecture on the revitalized Praça Mauá pier; pre-book entry online.
West Cornwall: St Ives to Land's End
Cornwall, England
3 nights · 3 cities
