Sights · Our pick in Rio
Christ the Redeemer
On the Corcovado
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About Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) stands on the summit of the Corcovado, in the Tijuca National Park; the sanctuary’s own site is santuariocristoredentor.com.br. You reach it by the Trem do Corcovado from Cosme Velho or by the official vans from Paineiras, with timed tickets.
Why it's on our list
- Go early
- Timed tickets
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Christ the Redeemer before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Christ the Redeemer are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Copacabana Beach3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Ipanema Beach4.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car4.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The Theatro Municipal5.9 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Santos Dumont Airport6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 27 min
- The Museu do Amanhã7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 29 min
- Galeão Airport16 kmCar or taxi 60 min