every year, over 300,000 people visit the statue of christ using the centenary corcovado train, the oldest tourist ride in the country.

once at the top, the huge white statue of christ the redeemer pays homage to rio's religiosity, and has become a symbol of the city and of its hospitable people, receiving all visitors with open arms.    

on this link by ayrton, a spectacular 360-degree view of the statue of christ the redeemer can be enjoyed, at sunset