Full day Jeep tour 4 wonders of Rio (Christ the Redeemer) / Tijuca Forest / Sugar Loaf / Botanic Garden)

Christ the redeemer by train

Main postcard of the city, Christ the Redeemer was named by locals as the “Wonder of Rio”. The monument stands on top of Corcovado Mountain, 700 meters above sea level, where a panoramic lookout reveals much of Rio de Janeiro.

Inaugurated in 1931, the image of Christ the Redeemer is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. Visible from many points in the city and made of soapstone, with 30 meters high, 28 meters from end to end and weighs 1,145 tons.

To get upstairs there are two ways: Authorized van or train. The Corcovado Train, which departs from the Cosme Velho is a journey of 3,800 meters long amidst themed gardens and the journey takes about 20 minutes.