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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer vs Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Both are praised by professionals. Overall, Statue of Christ the Redeemer is the choice of most reviewers compared to Tijuca National Park. Statue of Christ the Redeemer has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
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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Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"Once part of a Brazilian nobleman's estate, it's studded with exotic trees and thick jungle vines and has several waterfalls."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Rocky peaks and waterfalls await you at the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest (32km2), located in the heart of Rio."
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Rocky peaks, waterfalls, wild animals and tropical species await you at the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest (32km2), located in the heart of Rio. Make sure you see the Pico da Tijuca (1 012m), Capela Mayrink, Vista Chinesa and Açude da Solidão.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Tijuca is all that's left of the Atlantic rainforest that once surrounded Rio de Janeiro."
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Travel + Leisure
"Widely known as the best place in Rio to explore nature, this lush Atlantic rain forest has spectacular views, unusual trees, beautiful waterfalls (around 30 of them), and Capuchin monkeys."
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