7 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.

Visit Copacabana Beach and Pedra do Arpoador for some beach relaxation. Get a sense of the local culture at Praia de Ipanema and Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas. Go for a jaunt from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio to see Praia do Forte about 3 hours away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Parque Lage, take some stellar pictures from Morro da Urca, explore the historical opulence of Ilha Fiscal, and pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Rio de Janeiro travel route website.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiport is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. In June in Rio de Janeiro, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.