located at an altitude of 710, the statue guards over the city, and is considered the symbol of faith and happiness for the carioca people. 

mainly accessible via the modern and nature-rich barra da tijuca neighborhood, or via the nearby são conrado neighborhood, pedra bonita and pedra da gávea make up the southern section of the park.

famous for attracting practitioners of hang gliding and mountaineering, the pedras bonita and gávea are said to host the best take off ramp for tandem flights in the whole of brazil, offering an experience that exudes beauty and drama.