Christ the Redeemer Statue
Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) stands atop Corcovado Mountain, sculptured like a cross with his arms open wide to embrace the world. It was completed in 1931 as a symbol of Christianity, which the sculptor felt the world needed after the horror and tragedy of World War II. It’s now considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Look closely and you’ll see that the concrete is covered in small stone tiles to accentuate the details. There’s also a small chapel at the base of the statue, although you can imagine riding an escalator up a mountain in a wedding dress would be a little more than a hassle.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Address:
Parque Nacional da Tijuca – Alto da Boa Vista
Hours of Operation:
Daily 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Christ the Redeemer Statue
To visit Christ the Redeemer Statue’s website click here
Phone: +55 21 2558-1329
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Purchase train tickets at http://ticket.corcovado.com.br/
- Adult – Low Season: R$ 61.00
Adult – High Season: R$ 74.00
Children (6 to 11 years): R$ 48.00
Purchase tickets at one of the following locations and take an authorized van rather than train: Largo do Machado, Lido Square, Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, and Paineiras
There is a cheaper fee if you decide to hike the trail to the summit:
- Adult – Low Season Weekdays: R$12
Adult – High Season, Weekends: R$24
Children and Seniors (Under 11/Over 60): Free
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Take a Train
A train departs every 30 minutes from the base of the mountain and takes about 20 minutes to reach a set of escalators and elevators, which will carry you the rest of the way to the top.
Hike Corcovado Mountain
A cheaper alternative to the train, as well as a higher chance of seeing capuchins and marmosets. The trailhead is in the northeast corner of Parque Lage in the neighborhood of Jardim Botânico. The hike is moderately strenuous, with some short spurts of steep climbing, and takes about 4 hours round-trip. You can get to the summit without any fee, but you’ll need to pay one if you want want to see the statue and the amazing view of Rio and the surrounding ocean.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
What’s nearby?
The nearest restaurant is Plage Café within Parque Lage. It’s inside the courtyard of a historic mansion with views of the forest and Christ the Redeemer towering above. The mansion is now a school of visual arts, containing art pieces that diners can admire at leisure. Most dishes cost R$26-54.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
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| Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil |
Christ the Redeemer Statue
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