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CRISTO REDENTOR - CORCOVADO

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Estrada de Ferro Corcovadose, Rua Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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The statue of Christ the Redeemer is one of the postcards of Rio that can be reached by mini van or small train.

This is the second postcard with the famous Sugarloaf. The Christ the Redeemer, standing with his arms in the form of a cross at the top of Corcovado Hill, blesses and protects the city. From this magical place you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of the Zona Sul, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the North Zone with the Maracanã. When the weather is good and the visibility allows it, one discovers perfectly all the mountain range Sierra dos Orgãos. The spectacle is unforgettable.

The mountain, which is 709 m high, is nestled in the heart of a thick green forest called the Tijuca Forest, in reality a National Park in which Rio is integrated, which Colonel Archer was in charge of replanting after it had been devastated to make plantations.

The Corcovado train was inaugurated on October 9, 1884 by Emperor Dom Pedro with a steam locomotive. In 1910, it became the first electrified railway in the country, using trains with capacity for 70 passengers. The current trains, of Swiss origin, began to run in 1979.

The sculpture is a listed historical monument; the Christ is 31 m high and 27 m wide from hand to hand and weighs 1,145 tons, all on an 8 m high base. It is covered with soapstone, a rock that emerges soft from the earth and hardens in contact with the air. This work was built to celebrate the hundred years of independence of Brazil under the presidency of Getúlio Vargas. It was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. The hands and face were sculpted by the Frenchman Paul Landowski; below the sculpture is a small chapel dedicated to the patron saint of Brazil, Santa Aparecida, the saint of miracles.

In early January 2014, lightning struck the statue and damaged two of its fingers. The photos went around the world even though, according to specialists, the phenomenon is common: about six lightning strikes per year hit Christ.

Check a detailed weather forecast when you arrive! Corcovado is THE must-see in Rio, but some will probably miss it, as you need to have a completely clear sky to get there and the weather in Rio is often unstable, as the climate is tropical. The statue is so high up that if there are a few clouds in the sky, chances are you will arrive... above them! The view is then blocked and opens up for a few minutes on the city in places when the wind sweeps them, but it is really not the optimal time to go to Corcovado. So check the weather forecast day by day, or even hour by hour if you're in Rio in the summer and the rainy season has a rhythm of alternating storms and sunshine.

Go very early in the morning, because it takes time to get up there and the strong heat forms a white mist that alters the visibility from 11am until the evening.

By train. The famous Corcovado train is fun and pleasant, but only transports a few privileged people. If you arrive at the lower station, you will most likely find that no train is free before 3, 4 or 5 pm, or even before the next day! Because with the arrival of the Internet, reservations on the spot are compromised by the purchase of online tickets on the train's website... : book yourself online and make sure you arrive on time, because there are traffic jams in Rio in this area, or take a minibus.

By minibus. There is a minibus company that runs shuttles between Corcovado and Copacabana, Largo de Machado and Paineiras. The system is well organized and it is possible to buytickets online at or on site. We recommend this option, the fastest and safest way to visit Corcovado day by day. If you are on public transportation and staying in Copacabana or Ipanema, take the shuttle from Copacabana. If you are staying anywhere else in Rio, take the metro to Largo de Machado, and at the exit on the square is the minivan departure to Corcovado. Convenient, because you don't waste time in traffic and money in taxis, the ride is almost direct, the ticket is for a round trip, and there's not much of a line there waiting for the minivans. If you stay in Santa Teresa and you are resourceful and have a small budget, take a taxi to Paineiras through the top of Santa Teresa which always goes straight up after the Largo de Guimarães (obligatory meter, about 30 R$ the race), insist that it drops you at the top and that it does not go down to the train... you will pass by this road of jungle and cornice magnificent and without traffic jam. For the return trip, however, you will certainly not find a taxi, as Paineiras is designed more for motorized tourists who park on site. Plan to book a taxi.

By car. If you have a car, drive up to Paineiras at the foot of Corcovado (the last accessible point for private vehicles and taxis) on the heights of Cosmo Velho, and park in the parking lot provided. It will cost you half price to get to Corcovado per person!

On foot. More than 3 hours of walking from Parque Lage, with a guide, because the path is complicated to find. Contact a specialized agency like Rio Adventures.


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Visited in april 2019
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Incontournable de la ville, certe, mais vraiment beaucoup de monde, presque la bousculade.... On «profite» quand-même d'une très belle vue sur toute la baie, et le trajet en mini train est sympa. Je ne regrette pas pour autant.
chloe973
Visited in february 2019
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Un incontournable de la ville de Rio ! Si la chance est avec vous, une vue imprenable sur la ville s'offrira à vos yeux. Pour les autres, ce sera nuageux ! A ne pas louper
Princezinha
Visited in september 2019
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Vue"diferente"
Mon mari l a découvert avec un autre visage..caché par les nuages mais tout aussi grandioses!
alboon
Visited in april 2019
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Impossible de passer à côté de cet incontournable dominant la ville. La vue sur la baie et toute la ville est impressionnante et magnifique.
elizamonde
Visited in august 2019
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un incontournable! vue à 360° sur la baie de Rio et la forêt de Tijuca. Magnifique!!!
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