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Corcovado

Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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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... more »
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

A must for any visitor to Rio. Fantastic views again of the city. Olivia will arrange transport either by mini bus to the statue or she will arrange that you be taken to the tram station and then the trip to the Corcavado is by tram. Interesting option.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Great place, go in morning via Corcovado station book ticket online. It is best place to have Rio view & take breath taking picures

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Rochester, England, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This can be VERY BUSY. My advice is to start this trip VERY EARLY in the morning, if you want to take the train option. You can book a time slot in advance online, but there are no refunds for bad weather. There are mini bus trips, but found there was a lot of waiting and queuing. Because of the... More

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Cuauhtémoc, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

The shok of being more tan 2300 feet above ground in a solid rock pedestal on which stands a marble Christ statue of 150 feet is just one of those places you have to be in to believe!

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Wayne, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

The statue of course is spectacular,to remind all of us about The One Who paid for our sins.The train ride up to the mountain.The right side is alittle bit uncomfortable since it is going backwards but it gives more spectacular view.

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Chicago
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This is a great place to go on your first day so you can get the lay of the land. I never realized Rio was so big and had so many distinct parts. You can see it all and more from the top of Corcovado!

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Niagara on the Lake
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We were not looking forward to this sight as we viewed it as too touristy but something you need to do if you are in Rio. We were so wrong. It was too good to describe.

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Take a tram ride to the top and be awed by the view! But be prepared to fight for space with the crowd. There is a professional photograph onsite if you wish to take a full view of Christ de Redeemer.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

a definate wonder of the world - if the statue of Christ doesn't make your day then the views over Rio surely will - get up and visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds ...but make sure you book in advance

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I've been here twice--once at night, once during the day. It's incredibly intimate at night although you'll be there will a ton of people. Do it both ways if you can! Saudades!!

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