The statue of Christ the Redeemer can rightly be considered one of the most majestic buildings of mankind. Its size and beauty, combined with the panorama that opens from the observation deck at the foot of the statue, takes the breath away from anyone who is there.
The statue of Christ the Savior is considered one of the modern wonders of the world. The height of the stone monument is 30 meters, not counting the seven-meter pedestal; the head of the statue weighs 35.6 tons; hands – 9.1 tons each, and the arm span is 23 meters. Built in 1885, the tram line now leads almost to the top of the hill: the final stop is just forty meters below the statue. From it you need to climb the 220 steps of the stairs to the pedestal, on which the observation deck is located. In 2003, an escalator was opened to take you to the foot of the famous statue. From here you can clearly see the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema stretching on the right hand, and on the left the giant bowl of the Maracana, the world’s largest stadium, and the international airport. From the side of the sea rises the unique silhouette of Mount Pan di Azucar. The statue of Christ the Savior is a national treasure and a national Brazilian shrine.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
San Francisco International Airport |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. |
| INCLUDED |
| Airfare |
Accommodations |
| 2 days cruise |
Professional guide |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
| Entrance fees |
| Guide gratuity |
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An interesting detail, due to technological imperfection, it was not possible to create such a statue in Brazil at that time. Therefore, it was made in France, and then, in parts, it was transported to the place of the future installation. First by water to Brazil, then by a miniature railway to the top of Mount Corcovado. In total, the construction cost the equivalent of 250 thousand US dollars at that time.
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