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No sight is more famous than the 125-foot (28 metres) high statue of Christ the Redeemer strikingly perched atop Corcovado Mountain, where one is afforded a breathtaking 360-degree view of Rio and the harbour below. Leave a Comment
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surprises you! BY RTL by RafaelTheSecond
For sure when you go there you will agree!
January 08th, 2005 Leave a Comment Address: PARQUE NACIONAL DA TIJUCA - COSME VELHODirections: Close to the neighborhood Laranjeiras, cosme Velho is where you can take the train to go to the Christ!;) Explore Rio alot, but do not forget to go there!
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From The Christ, there is a great view of Sugar loaf and the surrounding area. There is landing area with railing overlooking the ocean and community below. Leave a Comment Directions: The Christ Statue
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Okay, so you’re in Brazil and you want to go up and see the one of the New 7th Wonder of the World (as of 07/07/2007) – where do you go? There’s probably a way to hike up to it, but for me I just took the easy way – the TRAIN! I think I just paid about 30 Reals for that 10-20 minute train ride --- you pass through this thick hill forest (Tijuca National Park)and before you know it, your climbing up the steps leading to this 98 foot (30-meter) amazing statue.
It’s awesome and it gave me chills whenever I visited or saw this statue even from afar. It’s a great symbol for the city – and I read somewhere that like the Statue of Liberty, this was a gift from France as well? It was developed by Heitor da Silva Costa and completed in 1931. The train you ride was actually already there even before the statue and it was used to bring the materials needed for building it. I have read they also have a chapel at the base of the statue that can hold 150 people but I never got to going into it.
The mountain on which it stands is called Corcovado Mountain (Hunchback) and from this 2230 feet mountaintop, you can see great views. If the statue is behind you, at your left side you would see the soccer temple Maracana, straight ahead would be Niteroi with the snaky bridge and Sugar Loaf Mountain, and on your right side would be the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema way out there (as well as the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas).
At the times I’ve visited, the train was in service from 830 AM to 630PM – but times may change. And as in one my “Warnings”, my very first visit was a disappointment because the Hunchback Mountain was fully covered by clouds. We were hoping the statue would be clearer up there – but there was nothing to see! I had to go back the next day and was not disappointed. Truly a must-see! Leave a Comment
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Hey I´ve been living in Rio for 3 months now and I did all the tourist stuff when I first got here so I can recommend the places I used and offer some tips...Christ is obviously the most famous sight here and it´s best that you do this at the first sight of a sunny day because the weather changes quickly and you don´t want to miss it cuz you decided to lay on the beach instead, you can do that anywhere...The best tour company I´ve used here was Brazil Expedition and they offer a full day tour starting with a short hike to Pedra Bonita where you can see the best view of the beaches in Rio and then you drive through Tijuca National Forest to the top to see Christ. They banned taxis from taking people up there recently, but the train ride to the top takes forever and isn´t very exciting so I recommend doing a tour...After the statue they drive you through the old neighborhood of Santa Tereza and then you go to these secret steps in Lapa where Snoop Dogg shot his video for `Beautiful`. Its a really fun and unique tour and the guides speak perfect english so you´ll also learn some history and interesting facts...At the end they can drop you off at Sugarloaf in time for the sunset and its a great way to end the day...They also offer tours to a football game at Maracana stadium, which I also recommend because its a mad house and a lot more complicated to do on your own, among many other cool things in the city for the best prices. Check out their website to see all they have to offer and definitely use them while you´re here! www.brazilexpedition.com Have fun and be safe!!! Tchau!!! Leave a Comment
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Cristo Redentor - Christ the Redeemer - is Rio de Janeiro's ultimate symbol and protector of the city. The giant 30-metre Art Déco statue was erected in 1931 to commemorate Brazil's 100 years since independence. It was designed by the Brazilians Heitor da Silva Costa and Carlos Oswaldo and was partially sculpted in France by the Frenchman Paul Landowski before completion in Brazil. The site chosen to place the statue, the spectacular Morro do Corcovado, the highest mountain in vicinity of Rio, rises 706 metres above sea level and ensures that the statue is visible from most of the city, when not shrouded in clouds. Visits to the statue are permitted for incredible panoramic views over Rio. During my trip in Dec 2008, I did not go up Corcovado to see the statue, but instead took a helicopter ride from Pão de Açucar (Sugarloaf) which allowed me to take some of the attached photos. Address: Morro do CorcovadoDirections: The train to Corcovado is from Rua Cosme Velho, 513
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When one thinks of Rio de Janeiro, one thinks of Cristo Redentor located on Corcovado. You can get your picture made imitating the statue, if you find a quiet in the crowds. It is also an excelent place to view the area of Rio de Janeiro.
There is a cam railway up to a staging area, above which are many stairs. This expedition can be taxing so be prepared. There are elevators and escalators to assist you much of the way, but there is always that last set of stairs up. Leave a Comment
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To actually see the statute it is only $R 5 (when I went) but the real cost is getting up to see it. The cheapest way is to walk it but it's a very long walk uphill and can be dangerous. Most expensive way is to take a train up which is $R36 and it takes you directly there without any stops along the way. There's also drivers up by the statue that will charge $R 40 (which includes the $R 5 entrance fee) to take you up and make a few stops along the way for photos. Some hostels have deals if you have 2 or more people that may be cheaper or you can gather a few people and split the cost of a taxi. Leave a Comment
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 by kakajp
You can take a bus to get there. Phone: 55-2558-1329Directions: Cosme Velho,513
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 The Christ is a must go place
in Rio by marcbrazil
I came here 3 times as a visitor, and now I am living in Copacabana with my best friend Rafael and all his family!
Some of the rules changed there, it is not possible to go the Christ by car...I write more about it, but meanwhile,,,everytime you plan a trip to Rio, just add CRISTO REDENTOR in your list, it is one of the seventh world's wonders!
NOVEMBER 2007 Address: TIJUCA NATIONAL PARKDirections: The most exciting entrance to the Christ is going to the national park area going up to Cosme Velho!
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