Corcovado
 Corcovado
Mountain is home to the enormous Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor)
statue and has the Tijuca Forest (Floresta da Tijuca) nestled along
its slopes. The construction plans for the 30-meter Christ statue
began in 1921. It remains the most prominent of Rio’s landmarks
and is visible from many parts of the city. He faces Guanabara Bay
and extends his hands toward the Northern and Southern zones. There
are a few ways to reach the magnificent views atop Corcovado, but
the recommended way is taking the train from Cosme Velho. It runs
from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily and costs $R30. There are also
usually day tours offered through agencies or hotels- many offer
a combination of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
The Tijuca National Forest is a perfect place for a picnic (make
sure to bring enough food and drink, vendors aren’t as common
as on the beach or other attractions). You can take a bus to Alta
da Boa Vista and get off at Praça Alfonso Viseu, then continue
your walk to see a 35-meter waterfall, a beautiful chapel, and the
extensive wildlife that has returned since a reforestation project
began in 1857.
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