No other view on the planet compares to looking down to Rio from Corcovado. If you travel with a small group, I reccomend that you go up on a van and ask your driver to stop at a few intermediate viewpoints, so you can actually see the view building up to the top. This is the first thing you want...
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Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro
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Corcovado
Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
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Ranked #5 of 343 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: 1) Reaching Cosme Velho Corcovado Station, a 19th century station from where a cog-train departs to the Christ statue, is located at Cosme Velho, a...
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One of the most Iconic monuments in the world. Was lucky to visit this on a clear sky sunny day. Was with a tour group (Inside Rio) Was able to see the bay, Copacabana, leblon, Sugar loaf. Definitely great photo op.
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Sydney, Australia
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It took three attempts by us before we could make it to the top of the Corcovado and see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. My advise - get there early - well before lunch assuming the weather is clear. In the afternoon and sometimes even earlier a thick cloud cover blankets the hill and you can't see a thing....
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Montréal
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No matter which religion you may have (or not have) this attraction is not only a big Jesus sculpture, it's an amazing view of a part of Rio. the only downside, too many people.
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Monza, Italy
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Lovely view from the top. Worth the time it takes to get there as the views are amazing. Felt safe as there areole stationed around the clock. A must visit in Rip!
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San Diego, California
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We went to see Corcavado as part of the 'One day in Rio' excursion from our hotel which cost R$220 but included picking us up and dropping us off at our hotel and a drive round the city to the modern cathedral, driving by the Maracana stadium, Sugar Loaf mountain, and stopping for lunch in an 'all you can fit...
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Miami, Florida
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It is a wonderful view of the beautiful Rio de Janeiro , when you're there, you can feel peace.If you are going to Rio, don't miss this attraction.
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We shared a taxi for $100 and the guy waited for us at the parking lot. It was a van ride to the top. Incredible view. Great pictures of Christ the Redeemer. Sugar Loaf seems so small up there.
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Santiago, Chile
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This is a must for first time visitors to Rio de Janeiro. Not much for the gigantic statue but for the amazing view. You can see everything (go there in a sunny day) and it will help you understand the geography of the city.
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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When you get to the base of the Corcovado, you have to take an elevator up then a few escalators to get to the very top. It is optional to go up by stairs though from the bottom of the elevator level.
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