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Corcovado Vacations
Rio's gem, the Corcovado is a forest-covered hill/rock, that stands over the city and provides a stunning view. It's here you'll find the famous 'Christ the Redeemer' statue that stands on its peak.
Visit Corcovado
- Sustainable Tourism
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
Corcovado: How to get there?
20min by bus to the base of the hill of Copacabana and then by cable-car
Corcovado: When to go?
All year round
Corcovado: For how long?
A few hours
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Corcovado: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
A mountain on which you'll find one the world's best known statues and an iconic work of art in the 'Cidade Maravilhosa' of Rio de Janeiro. This is the home of 'Christ the Redeemer'.
My suggestion
The good news is you no longer need to queue up on the day to buy your train ticket, as sale points were set up two years ago and are dotted around the city. Plan your visit in advance so you don't find yourself waiting for hours.
Rio's gem, the Corcovado is a forest-covered hill/rock, that stands over the city and provides a stunning view. It's here you'll find the famous 'Christ the Redeemer' statue that stands on its peak.
My suggestion
Go early in the morning during the week, so as to avoid having millions of tourists ruin your photos of the statue.
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