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Corcovado is the stunning 2,329-foot mountain that the famed Christ the Redeemer statue can be found atop of. The name, which translates to “hunchback” in Portuguese, is a fitting one for the mountain, as it looks like a hunch from afar. Corcovado lies within the national park Tijuca Forest, and it is visible from great distances on a clear day. Visitors can access the peak and statue by a walking trail or by the Corcovado Rack Railway, which takes approximately 20 minutes. There is an observation deck at the foot of the statue that offers visitors breathtaking sites of the city below and the rest of the surroundings.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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