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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer vs Copacabana Beach
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Statue of Christ the Redeemer is the choice of most professionals compared to Copacabana Beach. Statue of Christ the Redeemer is ranked #11 in Rio de Janeiro with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
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R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho- Rio de Janeiro -RJ, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241 125
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Concierge
"Rio's equivalent of the Statue of Liberty, this 125-foot-high statue of Christ has an arm-span of more than 90 feet."
Frommer's
"The Corcovado was recently chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Atop Corcovado (which means ‘hunchback’), Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his wellcrafted face."
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Travel + Leisure
"Atop one of the city's highest peaks, the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer gives way to 360-degree views."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The statue of Christ the Redeemer, which looks out over Rio from atop Corcovado, has become the universal emblem of the city."
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Copacabana Beach
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km, with a flurry of activity along its length."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Play beach volleyball or football, drink a coco gelado (fresh coconut juice) or build a sandcastle - there is no end of activities on Copacabana beach! "
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Travel + Leisure
"Thousands of tourists flock to this world-famous beach each year to sun themselves among the sea of Cariocas in Brazilian bikinis."
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But: locals will tell you to avoid it all at night, when it's over-crowded, touristy, and seedy.
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"One of Rio's most popular shores, Copacabana is a public beach located in the heart of the luxurious Zona Sul neighborhood."
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