This is one of the main beauty spots in the city, standing 2,330 feet above sea level and providing a sweeping panoramic view of sea and mountain, a world famous vista.
The mountain is crowned with the statue of Christ, 98 feet high with a 26 foot pedestal containing a chapel that can hold 150 people.
The top of the Corcovado can be reached by electric train or by car.
Access
By Train
From the Cosme Velho station (in the district having the same name) there are trains each 30 minutes which take twenty minutes through the forest to arrive at the foot of the statue.
Ticket Price: R$ 36,00 for adults, children to 5 years old free and 5 up to 12 years old only R$ 18,00.
By Car
From the Southern Zone - The best options are via the following districts:
From Cosme Velho - take Ladeira do Guararapes or Ladeira do Ascura
From Santa Teresa - take Rua Almirante Alexandrino
From the Northern Zone - Via teh Alto da Boa Vista district:
From Alto da Boa Vista - take Estrada das Paineiras
Parking Lots
Cars should be parked in the area known as Paineiras (this will be sign-posted). From this point, the remaining distance of about 2 km. (a little over a mile) can be covered by train, or on foot. Buses will be found parked at the toll gate.
Address: Railroad Station - Rua Cosme Velho, 513
City: Rio de Janeiro
Phone: (55 21) 2558-1329
Visiting hours: Daily 8:30am - 6:30pm
The mountain is crowned with the statue of Christ, 98 feet high with a 26 foot pedestal containing a chapel that can hold 150 people.
The top of the Corcovado can be reached by electric train or by car.
Access
By Train
From the Cosme Velho station (in the district having the same name) there are trains each 30 minutes which take twenty minutes through the forest to arrive at the foot of the statue.
Ticket Price: R$ 36,00 for adults, children to 5 years old free and 5 up to 12 years old only R$ 18,00.
By Car
From the Southern Zone - The best options are via the following districts:
From Cosme Velho - take Ladeira do Guararapes or Ladeira do Ascura
From Santa Teresa - take Rua Almirante Alexandrino
From the Northern Zone - Via teh Alto da Boa Vista district:
From Alto da Boa Vista - take Estrada das Paineiras
Parking Lots
Cars should be parked in the area known as Paineiras (this will be sign-posted). From this point, the remaining distance of about 2 km. (a little over a mile) can be covered by train, or on foot. Buses will be found parked at the toll gate.
Address: Railroad Station - Rua Cosme Velho, 513
City: Rio de Janeiro
Phone: (55 21) 2558-1329
Visiting hours: Daily 8:30am - 6:30pm
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