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1 Answer. The city bus to Corcovado railway station (Cosme Velho street) stops at the lower station of cable car. Link to Google Maps with this bus stop. The cable car is one option.
- How much does it cost to go to Cristo Redentor?
- How do you get to the Jesus statue in Rio?
- Where is the giant Jesus statue?
- Can you climb Cristo Redentor?
- How much does it cost to go to Sugarloaf Mountain?
- Why is there a Jesus statue in Rio?
- Is Statue of Unity tallest in the world?
- What is the tallest statue in the world?
How much does it cost to go to Cristo Redentor?
Price: R$ 46 (high season) and R$ 31 (low season), R$ 16 for kids between 5 and 11 years | free for kids till 5 years old and R$ 8 for the old and seniors. Boarding time: Daily, from 8 am to 6 pm. Attention!
How do you get to the Jesus statue in Rio?
There are three options for going up to the Christ. The first is by taking a taxi to the Paineiras car park that is halfway up the Corcovado mountain, where the Christ is. You can get a taxi directly from your hotel and then take the van up to the entrance into the compound of the statue.
Where is the giant Jesus statue?
Christ the Redeemer, Portuguese Cristo Redentor, colossal statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil. Celebrated in traditional and popular songs, Corcovado towers over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's principal port city.
Can you climb Cristo Redentor?
9) It is possible to go inside the Christ the Redeemer and climb up to its head and arms, but this part of the monument is only used for maintenance and is closed to the public. However, some Brazilian artists and journalist managed to gain access.
How much does it cost to go to Sugarloaf Mountain?
Full Mountain
| Age | 1 Day | 3 Days |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | $5 | $15 |
| 6-13 | $75 | $205 |
| 14-18 | $89 | $239 |
| 19-64 | $119 | $304 |
Why is there a Jesus statue in Rio?
It was requested that the statue be placed on the summit of Mount Corcovado so it would be visible from anywhere and everywhere in Rio, and thus represent a way of “reclaiming Rio” (which was Brazil's capital city at that time) to Christianity.
Is Statue of Unity tallest in the world?
The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue at 182 metres (597 ft). It rises 54 metres (177 ft) higher than the previous record holder, the Spring Temple Buddha in China's Henan province.
What is the tallest statue in the world?
Existing statues
| Rank | Statue | Height meters (feet) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statue of Unity | 183 m (600 ft) |
| 2 | Spring Temple Buddha | 128 m (420 ft) |
| 3 | Laykyun Sekkya | 115.8 m (380 ft) |
| 4 | Ushiku Daibutsu | 100 m (330 ft) |
