Cristo Redentor - Rio de Janeiro

Morro de Corcovado

This is a 700 hundred meter mountain that is also known as El Jorobado (The Humped). This place offers panoramic views of the River and its surroundings.

In this mountain, there is a famous statue: "El Cristo Redentor"; this gigantic figure is illuminated during night.


Cristo Redentor

This is one of the most beautiful symbols of Rio de Janeiro; is a statue located on Corcovado hill in Rio de Janeiro. It is considered the best one in “art deco” in the world. It is 38 metres high (including its pedestal, eight metres high), weights 1.145 tons. It is situated over 709 metres above sea level.


It was inaugurated on October 13, 1931, in the Santa Patrona de Brazil day. It took over five years to complete the construction of the statue and was recently remodelled.

The idea to construct a religious monument was suggested in 1959 to Isabel Princess. That time, Brazil was a Monarchy. In 1921 the project was carried out; a road and a railway were constructed, for a better access.

The statue is Historic Heritage of Brazil. In 2003 some remodellings were inaugurated, including escalators, elevators for a better access, it was useful for handicapped and old people.

Nowadays, Cristo Redentor is a devotion icon for hundred of catholic people in Brazil. The chapel ( Nossa Senhora de Aparecida) allows people to celebrate weddings, baptisms, and other catholic celebrations.

In 2007 July 7, Cristo Redentor was named one of the New Seven Wonders in the World. There was a big celebration in Portugal.  There were more than 100 million votes ( by telephone and via internet).

Cristo Redentor is one of the best attractions in Brazil; mainly because was named a new wonder in the world. It is believed that visitors will increase 20 % approximately.

When tourists visit Corcovado, they can buy many souvenirs like t-shirts with Cristo Redentor photos, small plaster or wood statues, pins, dishes and more. People not only can take photos, but also can have views of the city and its beautiful beaches.

How to arrive

There are two ways to arrive to the monument. The first one is from Cosme Vello 513. From there, people can go up by a little train in 20 minutes. The train tickets have the following prices:

- Adults: R$ 30 (round trip ticket)
- Children from 6 to 12 years old R$ 15
- Children under than 6 years olds have free entering.
- Old age people pay half of the ticket price. (Wednesday and Thursday)

The train goes by Corcovado, (inaugurated by Don Pedro II emperor in 1884). People can observe Tijuja, the biggest urban lush grove in the world.

Another way to arrive is by car, it costs R$5. Take into account that on weekends, sometimes there is congestion on the route. It is advisable to park in Paineras; from there, it is possible to go up walking 2, 5 Km to the top of the mountain.

There are also accredit buses and the ticket price is R$ 10, it varies according the day.