part of the Tijuca park is the Serra da Carioca, where the floresta do alto, and the floresta da gávea pequena are located, as well as the corcovado mountain and the iconic symbol of the city, the statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of it.

famous worldwide and visited by millions of people each year, the statue is located at an altitude of 710m - it stands guard over the city, and is considered a symbol of faith and happiness for the carioca people.