Technically, you can walk to Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. However, it is not recommended for two main reasons: 1 – A good section of the Corcovado road along the forest up to the Christ statue has no sidewalk, so you have to walk on the edge of the road and monitor the traffic all the time. 2 – There are almost no pedestrians walking up to the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain,…read more
Visiting the Christ statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro on a budget is relatively easy, although not that cheap since public transportation is expensive (so is the little train that takes visitors up to the statue area). In fact, bear in mind that Rio is not a cheap city, although if you are a budget-conscious traveler you will find several ways to have a great time spending little money. Budget option 1 – Visiting Christ statue by subway…read more
Mirante Dona Marta (Dona Marta Overlook) is a 275-metre (900-foot) lookout, with a vista somewhat similar to that of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. The view from Dona Marta complements the view from Corcovado, as Rio is closer from this lower elevation, so the details of the landscape can be better seen. (This site is also better and closer for taking pictures of Sugar Loaf Hill, and other places of interest in Rio de Janeiro.) The overlook rarely becomes…read more
There are advantages and disadvantages of taking the little cog train up to the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro. (Alternatively, you have the choice of taking the minibus shuttle, which also offer advantages and disadvantages.). Making the right decision can make a whole lot of difference on the quality of your experience to get to the top of Corcovado Mountain; every year thousands of tourists make the wrong choice and end up having a mediocre experience. Advantages of taking…read more
There are advantages and disadvantages on taking the minibus shuttle to get to the Christ statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Brazil. (An alternative to the minibus, is the little train that also takes tourists to the summit of Corcovado. Both the minibus and the train are good options, but each one offers advantages and disadvantages.). Advantages of taking the minibus 1 – Mirante Dona Marta (Dona Marta Overlook) is on the drive up to the minibus shuttle stand (“minibus” in…read more
Without a doubt, you can visit Christ the Redeemer by yourself. To visit the statue on Corcovado Mountain in Rio, you need to take either a minibus shuttle or a little cog train. Tickets are bought on the spot at either ticket office, and the ideal way to get to either office is by yourself by taxi. Although do-it-yourself Corcovado is perfectly feasible and simple, you need to bear in mind that you may face some annoyances because of the…read more
It may take many or just a couple of hours to visit Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. How long it takes depends on several factors such as day of the week, month and time of the year, weather conditions, and whether you take the minibus or the train to get to the statue. Going by taxi/private vehicle (for example, with a tour guide) from Copacabana/Ipanema/Leblon/Leme/Santa Teresa/Botafogo/Flamengo/Cruise Ship Terminal to Christ the Redeemer statue…read more
Hiring a guide in Rio de Janeiro is important depending on what you need, what you want to visit and see with your tour guide, how many days you have in Rio, how many are there in your group, tourist season (very important), your budget, and other factors. What do you want to visit and see in Rio Tourist sites that require a single ride (by bus, by subway or by taxi) just to get there may not need a guide on…read more
The entrance/admission fee to Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro costs: R$ 50 (roughly US$22). Did you find the entry fee to Christ the Redeemer expensive? Get ready! Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are the most expensive cities in Brazil (and prices keep rising, including the entrance fees to the tourist attractions). Plan your budget ahead, because the cost of living (especially in Rio) is getting higher, and apparently, that will not change until the…read more
The opening hours to the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado summit in Rio de Janeiro coincides with the minibus and the train operating time. In other words, when either one operates, visitors have access to the statue on the summit of the mountain (visiting hours). Minibus operating hours The minibus to Christ statue operates daily, including holidays, from 8:05 a.m. (first trip up) to 6:00 p.m. (last trip down). There are more than 20 minibuses on the shuttle route to…read more
