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Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro
Photo: Rafael Rabello de Barros · CC BY-SA 3.0

Everything you need to plan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a route worth following, 2 places our local guide sends people and 3 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.

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Plan your days in Rio de Janeiro.

There is a 3-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.

SMOVECITY Editors

Three Days in Rio de Janeiro 3 days · 9 stops · Brazil
  1. Day 1Amarelinho · Tratto · Lapa 40 Graus
  2. Day 2Bistrô da Lapa · Boca de Forno · Bar Antigamente
  3. Day 3Rei dos Galetos · Restaurante Cosmopolitan · Arco Íris da Lapa

Places our Rio de Janeiro guide sends people

2 spots in Rio de Janeiro, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.

Restaurants

Bars

Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 20 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.

Getting around Rio de Janeiro

Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows ride-hail on one map — 3 operators in Rio de Janeiro. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.

Ride-Hail

Cities near Rio de Janeiro

Straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.

Rio de Janeiro: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?

Our Rio de Janeiro route is built for 3 days and covers 9 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.

Is there a ready-made Rio de Janeiro itinerary?

Yes — “Three Days in Rio de Janeiro” is a day-by-day Rio de Janeiro route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.

Where should I eat in Rio de Janeiro?

Our Rio de Janeiro guide lists 2 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.

How do I get around Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has ride-hail. SMOVECITY shows it on a live map alongside walking and driving, so you can compare each leg without switching between apps.

Is SMOVECITY free to use?

Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.

Open Rio de Janeiro in the app.

One application for every way you move through Rio de Janeiro — and everything you do when you arrive. Free download, no account needed to plan.

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