Corcovado

Trem do Corcovado

Trem do Corcovado

Corcovado

Corcovado (Portuguese: [koʁkoˈvadu]) which means "hunchback" in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a 710-metre (2,329 ft) granite peak located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled ''Christ the Redeemer''. Access The peak and statue can be accessed via a narrow road, by the C…

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