We got a local bus from Copacabana to Cosme Velho. Then got the wonderfull cog railway up to the top of Corcovado. There are some wonderful views on the way up. Once at the top you do not want to come back down, its just awesome up there!! Its quite surprising just how much is no the top, shops, food... more

We went up early in the morning. It is a good idea, as coach load of tourists arrive. Where you queue up is a beautiful description of the place and how it was built and what the parts are. Good idea to read it. Once the tram comes then get a place at the back as you go up. for... more

You can't go to Rio without making the trip up the mountain. The Cog Train is the best way to get up. I took a taxi up and the train down. The taxi ride up was pretty fun (or scary depending on your fear tolorance). Lots of curves, very steep in places. Hopefully the weather will be clear when you... more

Of course it has always been a dream to see the Statue of Christ, but he is so big and rises so high as you stand beneath. It's breathtaking and a little emotional. It may have more meaning for certain religious groups, but this honoring of Christ also has history and is quite a feat for the people who erected... more

Yes the train leaves every half hour, but if you show up at 2 pm, the ticket you get may not be until 4pm. We were not aware of this until AFTER we purchased our tickets. As there are no refunds, we were forced to hang around in a tiny hot little lobby with about a hundred other travelers who... more

Perefct view of Rio, breathtaking really... It shows all the mix of mountains, valleys and beaches that Rio is about... it's not a complete trip to Rio if you don't go to "Cristo Redentor" !!! more

A great place to known more about Rio's geography and understand the spirit of the city. Nature, sightseeing, architecture and religion in the same program. A place everybody should go someday. more

If you were fortunate to catch on a sunny day, this is magnificent. We had Samba drummers play on the Train through the Forest. Once getting to the top , which is easy and helped by escalators, the view is magnificent, you see all of god's splendor symbolically in the arms of Jesus. Me and the people I went with... more

Before arriving at Rio, I thought the Corcovado would be the highlight of my trip...Well, it wasn't. It is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but it's no the #1 attraction on my list. It was smaller than I had imagined, and the majority of the time, It it covered by clouds. It's very unpredictable. It can be a clear day...You... more