CHRIST THE REDEEMER & PAINERIAS VISITOR CENTER

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

WHAT YOU VISIT
- Christ the Redeemer Statue and Tijuca National Forest
Combine a visit to the Statue of Christ and Tijuca National Forest. After departing the pier by bus, you will switch transportation to small vans and start enjoying the scenery of the largest rainforest. Arriving on top of Corcovado Mountain, Rio's highest peak, continue up escalators to the main viewing platform. Headed by French sculptor Paul Landownsky, a team of artisans labored on the 125-foot-tall concrete and soapstone figure. Completed in 1931, the statue is, along with Sugarloaf Mountain, one of Rio's internationally recognized symbols.

- Paineiras Visitors' Center
Tucked inside Tijuca National Park, Rio's own rainforest, sits the new Paineiras Visitors' Center, home to an exhibition space, restaurant and spectacular views.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Pause and photograph Rio's most iconic sight as you take in the stunning surroundings and dramatic blue skies.

SHOPPING
The Paineiras Visitors' Center gift shop offers a variety of items such as T-shirts, mugs, pens and stuffed toys designed especially for Tijuca National Park.

Special Notes:

This tour does not include a ride on the train butinstead utilizes vans as transportation up Corcovado Mountain. The road in the park is too narrow to for buses to navigate; you will switch to vans to ride in the park. Every seats on the van will be filled in order to make the journey in a timely manner.