100%the Statue of Christ the Redeemer

The 710-meter granite peak is located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the 38-meter statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor' or... more The 710-meter granite peak is located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the 38-meter statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor' or "Christ the Redeemer". The peak and statue can be accessed via a narrow road or by the 3.8 kilometer Corcovado Rack Railway. The most popular attraction of Corcovado mountain is the statue and viewing platform at its peak, drawing over 300,000 local and international visitors per year. Sunny days are recommended for optimal viewing. <br><br>An additional attraction of the mountain is rock climbing. The south face had 54 climbing routes as of 1992. The easiest way starts from Park Lage.close

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by Stephane – posted on Apr 30, 2007

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