Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

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9 / 10

13 expert reviews

“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.”

– Travel + Leisure

Concierge 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 Frommer's
"The Corcovado was recently chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World." Full review
Lonely Planet 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 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 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
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