How to Spend 5 Days in Rio De Janeiro

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If it is the first time you are in Rio de Janeiro, you should hit the landmarks; be amazed by the breathtaking views; get a little bit of the history of the city; relax on the beautiful white sands; taste gigantic tropical fruits, listen to bossa nova everywhere; buy more than one cheerful flip-flops and join Cariocas enjoying life!
Here is a 5-day itinerary in Rio de Janiero to get a taste and most of Rio De Janeiro

day 1

​Have an easy day on the beach to combat jetlag
​Lunch in one of the famous kiosks/bars with locals behind Copacabana or Ipanema Beach
A oneway walk from/to Copacabana to/from Ipanema 
Try Acai to keep your body hydrated and fresh on the way
Catch the sunset on Ipanema Beach or Pedra do Arpoador with a cold beer
​Dinner at the Churrascaria Palace for a medium-high range authentic Brazilian experience.

day 2

​​Get up early in the morning to have breakfast with fresh papaya and mango
Take an uber and go to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Enjoy the cosy Beach Vermelha just under Sugarloaf Mountain and have your lunch from the beach vendors like skewered shrimps, picanhas or empanadas.  
A tipical dinner at the Casa da Feijoada  in Ipanema

day 3

​Purchase your train ticket to reach Corcovado Christo Redentor. 
Stay in the Santa Teresa zone and enjoy this Bohemian neighbourhood and its cafes.
See the famous Selarin Steps 
Take the famous SantaTeresa Tram 
Stay in Lapa for the night and see locals dancing samba

day 4

Start your day with a soul-refreshing visit to Parque Lage.
If you have time replace it with the largest urban rainforest Tijuca National Park 
To not ruin the vibe, continue your day on a beach. If you want to explore more, you can try Botafogo Beach
Grap a Uber to go to Tatataca Amazon Restaurant or if you like try an expensive treat at the Assador Rio's

Parque Lage

Parque Lage

day 5

Explore the centre of Rio and its history and origins. 
Visit the iconic historical Caffe shop CONFEITARIA COLOMBO
Have a fun last night at the Rio Scenarium with samba and bossa nova

CONFEITARIA COLOMBO

BYE BYE RIO.. ​