Christ the Redeemer & Painerias Visitor Center
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Port
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Visit one of Rio's and the world's most recognizable landmarks -- the statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain. Creating a postcard-perfect scene, the statue was designed by French sculptor Paul Landoviski. It was shipped to Brazil in 1926 and assembled by local engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and his team. The statue and the park surrounding it opened in 1931.
Today, you'll travel by coach to Largo do Machado; then, switch to a sightseeing van for the 35-minute drive (traffic conditions permitting) to the Paineiras Visitor Center partway up the mountain. This space hosts a permanent exhibition and boasts a gastronomic area with city views and a souvenir store.
From here, a five-minute van ride takes you to the top of Corcovado Mountain and the base of the statue. Your guide will point out the various parts of Rio from a bird's-eye perspective as you gaze down over the beautiful views of the city. (S)he will talk about the history behind the statue's construction and what it means to the Brazilian people.
Descend by van to Paineiras and the bottom of the mountain before re-boarding the coach back to the pier.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Rio de Janeiro. Wear comfortable walking shoes. No guarantee is offered concerning visibility or views on any particular day, as climatic and atmospheric conditions vary and are beyond the tour operator's control. Walking is required, and there are steps to climb, cobblestones, uneven surfaces, and some standing for extended periods. Tour does not operate on holidays.