Rio combines urban beaches, striking viewpoints and tropical gardens. Plan journeys between areas carefully and leave flexibility for visibility at elevated viewpoints.
Planning your days
Pick accommodation and transport with your main neighbourhoods in mind. Copacabana, the botanical garden and Sugarloaf are separate stops; views depend on visibility. Use current local advice for getting around and avoid assuming every route is suitable on foot.
Updated: . Trip lengths and day ideas are editorial suggestions, not a booked itinerary. Check current access, prices and transport with the operators. How we make our guides
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