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Copacabana BeachvsCorcovado - Christ the Redeemer
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.
Copacabana Beach
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Michelin Guide
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U.S. News & World Report
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
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! " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Thousands of tourists flock to this world-famous beach each year to sun themselves among the sea of Cariocas in Brazilian bikinis." Full review
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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 Report8.0
"One of Rio's most popular shores, Copacabana is a public beach located in the heart of the luxurious Zona Sul neighborhood." Full review
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
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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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Atop Corcovado (which means ‘hunchback’), Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his wellcrafted face." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Atop one of the city's highest peaks, the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer gives way to 360-degree views." Full review
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." Full review
Afar Magazine "In reality, Rio is deeper than its beautiful looks; it is a state of mind." Full review
Afar Magazine "Behold the largest Art Deco statue in the world! The Cristo Redentor is one of the best monuments." Full review
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The easiest thing to do, and please take my advice on this, is to get a taxi to drop you off at the ticket sales booth
Fodor's "Rio's iconic Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue stands arms outstretched atop 690-meter-high (2,300-foot-high) Corcovado Mountain." Full review
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If you choose the stairs, you pass little cafés and shops selling souvenirs along the way.
Travel + Leisure "The Christ the Redeemer statue, high atop Corcovado mountain, is the most famous icon of Rio—and one of the best-known attractions in the world." Full review
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For the best views—the city and ocean were meant to be seen from this vantage point—pick a clear day, and go early to avoid the crowds.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Corvocado, a 710m-high granite peak situated in the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, is a site not to be missed... the Cristo Redentor is at the top." Full review
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The views are incredible.
