13 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Petropolis (Cervejaria Bohemia, Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, &more) and Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi (in Niteroi). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Copacabana Beach, make a trip to Escadaria Selaron, see where the action happens at Maracanã, and catch a live performance at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro.

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If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. In December in Rio de Janeiro, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.