Rio Highlights Express: Christ, Sugarloaf & Beaches Half Day Tour.

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. After leaving your hotel we’ll drive towards Cosme Velho neighborhood. On the way we’ll pass Palacio Guanabara and start the day going all the way up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction depend on your hotel location.

   10 min

2. One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.

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3. On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.

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4. This is one of the ways to reach the Christ Monument on top of Corcovado Mountain. The cogwheel train runs up and down the mountain every 20 or 30 minutes taking 120 passengers each time. The admission ticket includes the visit to the Christ Monument.

   20 min

5. We’ll cross the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain. The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.

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6. The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.

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7. The iconic monument, located inside the Tijuca National Park, is reachable by train or van, and the ride through Tijuca Forest is quite pleasant. Going by van we’ll make a quick stop at the Paineiras Visitors Center and take a shuttle van to reach the monument. The train does not stop at the visitors center. At the monument we’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city.

   1 h

8. Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.

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9. After the first highlight, we’ll drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lake to reach Rio’s southern beaches. Starting at Leblon neighborhood, we’ll stop for pictures at Mirante do Leblon, or at Parque do Penhasco Dois Irmaos.

   15 min

10. Very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.

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11. The most fashionable beach in town.

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12. A rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Rio de Janeiro

• Its from-price is 38% above the median of the 1667 experiences we list in Rio de Janeiro.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 339 of 1667.

About Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro sweeps between mountains and ocean, a city of famous beaches, granite peaks, samba rhythms and a carnival known around the world.

Christ the Redeemer stands with open arms atop Corcovado, looking down on the city, and cable cars climb Sugarloaf Mountain for views across Guanabara Bay. Below, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are the stage for daily life, with volleyball, kiosks and the wave-patterned promenade, while Leblon and Arpoador extend the strip.

Top-ranked sights in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor), Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar), Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).

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