Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Christ Statue & Tijuca Forest

Panoramic Views Await at Rio’s Most Popular Summit Ascend high above Rio de Janeiro and visit its most famous landmark. Located on the granite-domed peak of Corcovado mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue spreads its arms out in a welcoming embrace to the city below. Covered in more than 6 million soapstone tiles, this art deco statue is 98 feet tall and has an arm span of 92 feet. A cog railway will take you to the statue’s base, where you will enjoy stunning views of Rio from above. Your journey will also take you through Tijuca Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the world. This dense tropical rain forest suffered from deforestation in the 19th century, when much of it was cleared to accommodate coffee plantations. A century-long reclamation project planted more than 100,000 trees, and today this national park is a favorite spot in which to relax, far from the noise of the city. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.