Rio de Janeiro in One Day: How to See Rio’s Top Attractions in Under 24 Hours

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Happy summer, guys! It’s August on this side of the world, and I just finished watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. What better way of kicking off these huge, month-long games than with a post about the host city?

Originally I wasn’t planning on traveling anywhere for this summer since most of my trips are scheduled for the Fall, but an amazing deal came up on Kayak and I went for it. I had a blast exploring Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in one week, and now I’m here to show you the best spots.

Sure, it’s famous for the Christ the Redeemer statue, but did you know that there’s so much more than that? Rio blew me away with its beautiful architecture, culture, and food. The best part is that you can see all of the attractions in Rio de Janeiro in one day! On our second day in Rio, we went all out and managed to see most of the touristy (and non-touristy) attractions – which is what this post will highlight.
Think I’m a gartoa louca? Let me show you what you can do with 24 hours in Rio de Janeiro 😉

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