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Best day trips from Rio

Ilha Grande, Paraty, Búzios and the coastline and mountains within reach of the city.

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Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio — the boat, the wind, and plan B
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Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio — the boat, the wind, and plan B

Arraial do Cabo's day trip is really a boat trip — here's the real bus times, prices, and what to do when the wind cancels the boat, which happens often.

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