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Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer stands 30 metres tall atop Corcovado mountain inside the Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro. The statue draws over 2.8 million visitors to the summit each year, making the Corcovado sector of the park the most visited section of any national park in Brazil. Rising demand has prompted a multi-year infrastructure investment programme and an ongoing debate about public versus church management of the site.
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Christ the Redeemer
Brazil
Saturation snapshot
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Severely overtouristed
Last updated: 2026-05-30
Movement through central areas is slow — expect to dodge and wait. Lines at major sights routinely exceed 1–2 hours without pre-booking. Iconic views are difficult to photograph without crowds in frame. Local residents have publicly raised concerns about visitor volume.
Restrictions, taxes & fees
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Corcovado Train (Trem do Corcovado) — adult ticket
Return train journey from Cosme Velho station to Christ the Redeemer monument, includes monument access, any nationality aged 12+
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134.00 BRL | — | tremdocorcovado.rio |
2026-05-30
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Official Van (Paineiras–Corcovado) — adult ticket departing from Paineiras Visitor Centre
Return van journey from Paineiras Visitor Centre to Christ the Redeemer, adults; includes monument access
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87.00 BRL | — | parquenacionaldatijuca.rio |
2026-05-30
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Walk-in monument entry (Corcovado summit ticket)
Entry ticket for visitors arriving on foot to the Christ the Redeemer statue platform (includes mandatory archdiocese surcharge of BRL 6)
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60.00 BRL | — | parquenacionaldatijuca.rio |
2026-05-30
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