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Sight Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer

A sight in Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Christ the Redeemer in Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro
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Why go

Art Deco statue atop Corcovado, reached by a cog train through Tijuca forest.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Rio de Janeiro, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Aprazível, 2.1 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Cosme Velho
Price
$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Rio de Janeiro, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Aprazível

    Treehouse-like terrace restaurant in Santa Teresa serving Brazilian dishes with bay views.

    Food · 2.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Selarón Steps

    Staircase covered in tiles from around the world by artist Jorge Selarón.

    Sight · 3.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    Two-stage cable car up Pão de Açúcar for views across Guanabara Bay.

    Sight · 3.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bar Urca

    Neighborhood bar where locals sit on the seawall with beers and snacks at sunset.

    Drinks · 3.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Jardim Botânico

    Botanical garden founded in 1808, known for its avenue of imperial palms.

    Outdoors · 4.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Confeitaria Colombo

    Belle Époque tea room from 1894 with mirrored walls, pastries and lunch.

    Food · 4.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Christ the Redeemer is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Rio de Janeiro run from 24°C in July to 29°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Christ the Redeemer itself, we suggest: Early morning.

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Getting there

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Address
R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22241-125, Brazil
Coordinates
-22.94058, -43.19849
Destination
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Website
tremdocorcovado.rio

Christ the Redeemer: quick answers

How much time do you need at Christ the Redeemer?

Plan on about 3 hours at Christ the Redeemer. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Christ the Redeemer?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Book the first train of the day for clear views and smaller crowds.

Where is Christ the Redeemer?

Christ the Redeemer is at R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22241-125, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Christ the Redeemer?

Christ the Redeemer appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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