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Well... this is actuallly THE beaten path but for sure it is well worth the visit. It is almost impossible to conceive a trip to Rio de Janeiro without paying a visit to the statue of Christ The Redeemer. Located at the top of Corcovado Hill, it is Brazil’s most known image throughout the world. The Statue of Christ stands 30 meters high (100 feet), covered in a mosaic of soapstone. And the best way to get there is by the Corcovado train ... The Corcovado Railway was the first eletricfied Brazilian railroad. Inaugurated in October 9th, 1884, it’s even older than the monument of Christ. Besides, it was this same train that carried for a period of four years the parts of the statue to be mounted at the top of the hill. Working Schedule from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, departures at every half-hour. Trip duration around 20 minutes. Ticket Price R$ 30,00 (round trip, plus 50% discount bonnus on Naif Museum of Art ticket - the museum is few steps far from the train station ) children to 5 years old free and 5 up to 12 years old only R$ 15,00. Credit Cards American Express, Visa, Visa electron, Diners e Mastercard. Leave a Comment Address: Corcovado station - rua cosme velho 513
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| | | | The Christ ,Corcovado: Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer | Tip Rating: | | | | |
One of the most famous monuments in Rio is the statue of the Christ on top of Corcovado Mountian. The statue stands 30 metres high, with the mountain itself being 710 metres. The effect is that the Christ, with his open arms, is embracing the city. The statue was built from 1926 to 1931, designed by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. French sculptor Paul Landowski completed the work on the hands and face. The ride to the top of Corcovado is a trip in itself, with the choice of a long, winding road, or a slow, steep train ride. The view from the train is interesting, with a few sneaking glimpses of what is to come. From the last train station there are now elevators and then escalators to the top, elevating the need to climb huge numbers of stairs .The statue of Christ the Redeemer is very grand indeed, and the view from the top spectacular. Rio's harbour and the amazing geography that makes up the city are a very impressive site indeed. There are loads of tourists making this trip, so be prepared for crowds. Don't go there when you see the Corcovado is behind clouds...better go another sunnier day! Best time to go up the mountain is usually in the late afternoon or before evening, then you can see wonderful sunset and do the best pictures! Please take this seriously: There are some tourists who want to climb the mountain by feet (which is indeed possible), but I would not recommend it, because after the train station you wil pass trough a Favela..and there were killed 2 german tourists in 2003 when they were mugged. Adress:Parque Nacional da Tijuca Estrada de Ferro Corcovado (train leaves every 30 minutes) - Rua Cosme Velho, 513 Tel: (21) 2558-1329 Webpage:http://www.corcovado.com.br train-ticket: 30 brazilian Reais Bus: 422, 583, or 584 to Cosme Velho Leave a Comment
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| | | | The Christ ,Corcovado: corcovado - going by train | Tip Rating: | | | | |
To reach the top of Corcovado Hill, the train crosses the largest urban forest of the planet, also the first one to be replanted. The trip starts at Cosme Velho Station, a pretty old one which is now part of the Brazilian Historical Patrimony. The Tijuca Forest is located at the heart of Rio de Janeiro and separates the South and North zones of the city. In the eighteenth century the forest was devastated to give place to coffee plantations what ended up causing troubles to the city’s water distribution, forcing emperor Dom Pedro II to make a revolutionary decision in the year of 1881: the replanting of the area. It took about 13 years of hard work to accomplish the task. The job was so well done that animals like monkeys, sloths, lizards, snakes, birds and butterflies returned to the forest. Part of the funds generated by the entrance tickets are destined to Ibama, the Brazilian Institute for the Preservation of Nature. Leave a Comment
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| | | | The Christ ,Corcovado: Christ the Redeemer | Tip Rating: | | | | |
There are a number of cities around the world that are defined in people's imagination by a single feature or monument - the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Opera House in Sydney, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. And of course Corcovado, the Christ the Redeemer, in Rio de Janeiro. So when you visit these places there's a danger of disappointment, because you think you already know them. In the case of Corcovado that's partly true, as it really does look exactly like all the photos. But the photos can't give you a true sense of the size of the statue - only by standing below it and getting a crick in your neck can you appreciate this, and perhaps feel a liitle over-awed by religious devotion on such a grand scale, regardless of your own beliefs. And only by travelling up there can you appreciate the city of Rio laid out below you (although I found the view from the Sugarloaf even better). So I would definitely recommend that you go, despite the familiarity. Take the train from Cosme Velho Station that climbs up the steep forested hillside and suddenly emerges just below and behind the statue. And, ideally, choose a bright day so you can appreciate the views too; although there was also something a bit magical about visiting it in mist as we did and seeing the statue gradually come into view above us. Directions: Although you can drive up it's more fun to take the train from Cosme Velho StationWebsite: http://www.corcovado.com.br/
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| | | | The Christ ,Corcovado: Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado. | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The visit to the top of Corcovado to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer is a must see for all visitors to Rio. The statue is on top of a 704 m mountain and commands a fantastic series of views of Rio from the Soccer stadium, Maracana, to the north all the way past the downtown, Guanabara bay and the beaches of Botafogo, Vermelha, Copacobana, Arpoador, Ipanema and Leblon. Across the bay, the City of Niteroi grazes the horizon and the many beaches on the other side of the bay and on out to the Atlantic as the view spreads east, towards Buzios. Whatever you do pick a day that has some sunshine and thus the ability to be very impressed by the size of Rio and the way nature has scattered islands, hills, bays and beaches around, enough to please all the visitors and for those visitors to envy the Cariocas for the City they live in. Leave a Comment Directions: View the City of Rio through 360 degrees and marvel at the beauty. View Christ the Redeemer statue and marvel at the effort needed to put it in place.
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