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 Pedra do Arpoador. Do some cultural sightseeing at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro and Mirante Dona Marta. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Forte de Copacabana, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, walk around Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba, and wander the streets of Leme.

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.