[Christ Statue on Corcovado Hill] A figure watching over the city of Rio with open arms.

The Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) on Corcovado Hill, a symbol of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a gigantic statue about 30 meters tall that was erected in 1931 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of independence from Portugal.

Its outstretched arms are said to symbolize the warmth and peace of the Brazilian people.

This spot, which overlooks the entire city of Rio, is both a tourist attraction and a place of worship, and many people visit from all over the world every day.

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📍Location
Cristo Redentor, Corcovado Hill, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Corcovado Hill summit (altitude approx. 710m)

🕰️Opening hours
Daily: 8:00-18:00
*Subject to change depending on weather and events/Close crowds during Carnival

💸Access/Cost (as of February 2024)
・Normally: Access by mountain train (Tremor) from Cosme Velho Station
・To avoid the crowds during Carnival, we took a shared van from Copacabana
→ 126.5 reals round trip (approx. 3,800 yen)

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🌟Points
・A large panoramic view of Rio city and the sea from the top of the hill
・Visit early in the morning or Late afternoon is relatively quiet and comfortable

- The mountain train is popular and requires advance reservations, so it is convenient to travel by van during peak times

- Standing directly under the statue gives you a better sense of its power and scale

- It is important to check the weather as the view is blocked on rainy or cloudy days

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