Christ the redeemer

Christ the redeemer PTENES CHRIST REDEEMER WHERE TO EAT WHERE TO STAY SHARE MY RIVER WHAT TO DO THE CHRIST ENCORVADO. With open arms over Guanabara Bay, Christ the Redeemer

welcomes visitors and blesses the Cariocas. On the top of the mountain is Christ the Redeemer, one of the most sought after tourist sides of Rio de Janeiro. The largest and most famous Art Deco writing in the world, the statue of Christ began to be planned in 1921 and was developed by the engineer Heitor da Silva Costa during 5 years of work, from 1926 to 1931, the opening year of the monument. It is located in the Tijuca National Park, 710 meters above sea level, where anyone can appreciate one of the most beautiful views of the city. In the 220 steps leading to the feet of the famous statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the World was chosen by formal vote in 2007 by the Swiss Foundation 7 New Wonders. The monument is accessible by train, van or car. To enter the monument, there is a pleasant train ride that, for 20 minutes, crosses Mata Atlântica to the top of Corcovado. Making easy access to visitors, three panoramic elevators and four escalators were built. The visual is amazing; It makes an unmissable program for those who visit the city. How to get there By train: tickets available for purchase through the website tremdocorcovado.com.br As of 2016, July 1, all Corcovado tram tickets have an appointment. The box office of Corcovado Tram is not selling tickets for the same day. The box office will only work for the exchange of customer coupons to buy tickets in advance online, APP or at accredited points of sale. High season R $ 74 Low season R $ 61 Children (6 to 11 years old) R $ 48 Over 60s, Brazilians and foreigners residing in Brazil, R $ 24 Children up to 5 years old do not pay, as long as it is in the lap of the responsible person. Tickets to authorized services must be purchased in Largo do Machado, in Plaza Lido, in Copacabana, in Barra da Tijuca and in Paineiras, where vehicles come and go to Corcovado. Including go and access to Christ the redeemer.