The Jesus sculpture built on top of Corcovado is the most famous in Rio de Janeiro. Building such a giant sculpture on the peak of a mountain at 710 metres (2,343) above sea level was a very daring project in the 1920s in Brazil. There were initially four sketches of ideas before the final one: a sculpture of Christ holding the cross; Christ holding the globe of the Earth and the cross; Christ holding the cross and blessing Rio de Janeiro with…read more
The most famous statue in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is the Christ the Redeemer statue, built on the summit of Corcovado Mountain, 30 minutes drive from the famous Copacabana Beach (Rio’s most eclectic beach). The statue become world-wide famous at its inauguration in 1931. Since then, several other statues (not as high, or impressive) as the Rio de Janeiro’s one, have been built in other cities in Brazil, and in other countries. Either for religious believes or for sightseeing motives,…read more
Christ the Redeemer statue is by far the most famous and important monument in Rio de Janeiro, and probably in Brazil. It was built in 1931, after 5 years of dedication. Its construction was organized by the Catholic Church, which hired a local Brazilian engineer-architect to build the monument. Donations came from all over Rio and Brazil. Today, Cristo Redentor (the Christ statue) is one of the most famous monuments in the world, and welcomes travelers every single day, all…read more
The Rio de Janeiro Jesus Statue is the famous monument atop Corcovado Mountain. The statue of Jesus (officially called Christ the Redeemer Statue) was completed in 1931 to celebrate the centenary of independence of Brazil, which was a colony of Portugal for approximately three centuries. Location of Jesus Statue Jesus Statue is located right in Rio de Janeiro, and can be seen from various spots in the city. In fact, the rooftop of many hotels in Rio offer a great view…read more
Rio de Janeiro has basically three airports: the international airport (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), and Jacarepaguá Airport (SBJR). Rio de Janeiro International Airport Antônio Carlos Jobim/Galeão (GIG) This is the main airport in Rio and operates all international flights as well as most of the domestic flights. Most tourists from Europe, USA and other countries land at this airport. Even those travelers who have a Brazilian pass to fly to domestic destinations in Brazil such as Iguassu Falls, Salvador and Manaus are…read more
Rio de Janeiro international airport (GIG) does not offer plenty of transportation options to get you to your hotel in Copacabana or Ipanema Beach. In fact, you have only three transport choices to go to your hotel by yourself: by yellow taxi, by special taxi or by bus. There are no subway or trains stations that connect Rio de Janeiro airport to the neighborhoods where most tourist stay. The airport location is 26 km (16 miles ) to Copacabana/Ipanema (covered in half…read more
Rather than taking a taxi, you can take a bus from the Rio de Janeiro international airport (GIG) to your hotel in Copacanana or Ipanema. Executive Bus to/from GIG/SDU (‘ônibus executivo’ in Portuguese) The air-conditioned buses from the Real Premium company provide the cheapest reasonably safe transportation to your hotel. The fare is R$12; US$6; €5 (cash, only in reais), and the trip takes about one hour (roughly an hour and a half during rush hour). These buses do not take…read more
Taking a taxi from Rio de Janeiro international airport (Galeão / Antônio Carlos Jobim – GIG) to your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon is rather easy. Bear in mind that the vast majority of domestic and all international flights in and out of Rio use this airport, so you will much probably land at the Rio de Janeiro international airport (GIG), Taxi from Rio de Janeiro airport to Copacabana As soon as you leave the luggage claim area at…read more
Taxis are the safest means of transportation in Rio de Janeiro (other than the subway), and there are over 32,000 taxis in Rio. The vast majority of drivers are polite and honest, driving regulated cabs. Because the supply of cabs in Rio de Janeiro is so plentiful, you will not have any difficulty finding one even late at night in Rio (except on rainy Friday and Saturday nights). Depending on distance, most one-way Rio taxi fares will cost R$12-27; US$6-13.50;…read more
Public city buses in Rio de Janeiro are worth taking for the experience of it, especially for short rides (such as Copacabana-Ipanema-Leblon). The local buses are well-maintained, appealing, and in a way even fun (or scary), as the drivers tend to speed as soon as there is room on the street. There are more than 400 lines of buses in Rio de Janeiro City — there is a direct bus to go to almost everywhere, although sometimes you need to take two…read more