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The iconic Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) watches over Rio de Janeiro from the 2,316-ft (706-m) high Corcovado, named for the Portuguese word for hunchback. The winning design in a competition for a monument to represent the spirit of the city, it was inaugurated in 1931 and has come to symbolize Brazil. The journey to Christs feet through the streets of Cosme Velho and the is as rewarding as the panorama from the summit.
Rua Cosme Velho 513, Corcovado 21 2558 1329 www.corcovado.com.br Open 8:30am7pm daily Funicular railway (Trem do Corcovado): US$22; organized tour: US$8; or taxi till Estrada das Paineiras and an authorized van thereafter; you cannot drive up in your own vehicle 
Google Map
- Do not walk back from Corcovado after dark. Muggings are common on the park road and the street lighting is poor.
- Cafs are expensive so bring water.
Embracing the city with open arms, the magnificent 98-ft (30-m) tall statue of Jesus Christ was designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa, and draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vincis famous study of the human body. The structure was hauled up the mountain in pieces and took years to assemble.
Cristo Redentor
The figure was carved from blocks of soapstone by French Art Deco sculptor Paul Landowski, known for his Art Deco statue of St. Genevive in Paris.
Art Deco Features
Underneath the figure, facing away from the sea, this small chapel is a haven of peace amid the tourist crowds. Mass is held here daily at 11am.
The bars and restaurants behind and below the statue offer cold drinks, light meals, and welcome shade from the sun.
Refreshments
Corcovado is surrounded by the Parque Nacional da Tijuca. The views across the canopy are beautiful in the late afternoon when the setting sun burns a deep orange behind the trees.
For the classic view of Rio, come early in the morning or late in the day when the light is soft and the sun either rises from the bay or sets behind the .
Sunsets and Sunrises
The funicular railway runs from Cosme Velho to the summit. Opened in 1884, it is 47 years older than the Christ statue.
The Trem do Corcovado
This museum explores the history of the railway and the Christ statue. On display are the original 19th-century carriage and engine.
The Trem do Corcovado Museum
There are panoramic views out over the city and Guanabara Bay from the platform at Christs feet. The platforms behind and below the statue offer fine views of Parque Nacional da Tijuca.
Flights by helicopter offer breathtaking views of the statue and Corcovado. The early morning provides the best light to enhance the experience.
In 2007 Rios Cristo Redentor was declared one of the winners in a worldwide poll to find the New Seven Wonders of the World a modern version of Greek historian Herodotus list from the 5th century BC. The New Open World Corporation poll is thought to have been the largest ever, with 100 million voters.
This stunning national park contains the Floresta da Tijuca (Tijuca Forest), one of the worlds largest urban forests. It also features the dramatic Serra de Carioca (Carioca Mountains), the impressive Pedra da Gvea monolith, and Cristo Redentor, which looms over the city from the top of . Home to countless species of plants and animals, as well as waterfalls and springs, this peaceful forest, which covers 15 sq miles (39 sq km), is a little piece of paradise.
Floresta da Tijuca
Visitors center Praa Afonso Viseu, Alto da Boa Vista: 21 2492 2253 open 8am5pm daily Os Esquilos Estrada Baro DEscragnole, Alto da Boa Vista, Tijuca; 21 2492 2197 (cash only) For tours with Rio Hiking visit www.riohiking.com.br Google Map
- Winding trails and few signposts make it easy to get lost, so it is best either to come on a tour or hire a guide.
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