at a glance

the park offers stunning vistas of corcovado mountain, which is located in rio de janeiro's tijuca rainforest and stands at 710 meters tall.

it is similar to sugar loaf mountain but easily distinguishable given that the world famous christ the redeemer (cristo redentor) resides atop of its granite peak standing at 30 meters tall, from head to toe, the statue is a commanding presence and an iconic fixture of the city's landscape.

the structure is a remarkable symbol of Christianity and thousands of pilgrims from all over the world visit the site each year for religious, but also for cultural and touristic reasons - in 2007 the statue was officially recognized as one of the seven modern wonders of the world.