25 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 a sense of the local culture at Copacabana Beach and Barra da Tijuca Beach. Get in touch with nature at Praia de Ipanema and Pedra do Arpoador. Change things up with these side-trips from Rio de Janeiro: Marica (Itaipuacu Beach & Pedra do Elefante) and Niteroi (Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Sao Francisco Beach, &more). There's much more to do: stroll through Praia do Leme, examine the collection at Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio, kick back and relax at Pepe Beach, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Rio de Janeiro trip planner.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiport is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Rio de Janeiro can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 26°C.