6 days in Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

Get in touch with nature at Copacabana Beach and Praia de Ipanema. Do some cultural sightseeing at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro and Morro Dois Irmaos. Next up on the itinerary: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, get your bearings at Casa de Rui Barbosa Museum, explore the activities along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and get engrossed in the history at Forte de Copacabana.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Rio de Janeiro driving holiday planning app.

Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C.