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Seven days, a city in layers
A week of forest, Centro, the Republic, Little Africa, art, Niterói and a listening Sunday. One main route each day, with bookings and breathing room.
Suggested sequence beginning on Monday. Reorder for weather and bookings; weekdays reflect published hours, not guaranteed opening.
Day 1 · Monday
Alto da Boa Vista: forest without a long hike
Choose a dry day; in rain, switch to Ipanema with the restaurant confirmed.
Download PDF ↓Day 2 · Tuesday
Historic Centro in one day
Books and historic Centro; confirm interiors and keep the meal break.
Download PDF ↓Day 3 · Wednesday
Cinelândia and the Republic
Book the Library at 11 am; continue to Catete by metro.
Download PDF ↓Day 4 · Thursday
Little Africa, time to listen
Confirm IPN; MAR opens this day under its published schedule.
Download PDF ↓Day 5 · Friday
Centro: art on foot from Saara to Rosário
Confirm Proeza and exhibitions; the route starts 10 am and Gentil opens at noon.
Download PDF ↓Day 6 · Saturday
Boa Viagem: art and waterfront
Allow time for ferries and confirm island access; weather may change the visit.
Download PDF ↓Day 7 · Sunday
Sunday Gregorian liturgy at São Bento
Choose São Bento Mass or replace it with Glória; do not combine both.
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