8 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Rio de Janeiro: Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi (in Niteroi) and Petropolis (Cervejaria Bohemia, Imperial Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Copacabana Beach, stroll through Praia de Ipanema, take a peaceful walk through Parque Nacional Tijuca, and contemplate the long history of Parque Lage.

To find traveler tips and other tourist information, go to the Rio de Janeiro online road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiport is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. In November, daytime highs in Rio de Janeiro are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C.