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What to see in Rio de Janeiro in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 11 of Rio de Janeiro's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 16 h 45 min of visits and 2.8 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €23 per person; 2 of the places are free.

Day 1: Christ the Redeemer and around

1. 09:30
   Christ the Redeemer~2 h visit · From €15→ next stop 2.8 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 11:55
   Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ 20 min on foot (1.5 km)
3. 15:30
   Parque Lage~2 h visit

Day 2: Maracanã Stadium and around

1. 09:30
   Maracanã Stadium~1 h 30 min visit · Free→ next stop 4.5 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 11:25
   Sambadrome~1 h visit→ next stop 2.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 12:50
   Theatro Municipal~45 min visit→ 2 min on foot (0.1 km)
4. 13:40
   Museu Nacional de Belas Artes~1 h 30 min visit · From €8Lunch break nearby→ 4 min on foot (0.3 km)
5. 16:30
   Cinelândia~30 min visit→ 11 min on foot (0.8 km)
6. 17:15
   Escadaria Selarón~30 min visit

Day 3: Pedra da Gávea and around

1. 09:30
   Pedra da Gávea~2 h 30 min visit · Free→ next stop 6.9 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 12:25
   Tijuca Forest~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.