Back

Visit Rio’s statue of Christ the Redeemer

Take a trip up Corcovado mountain to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, passing through the steamy Tijuca rainforest on the way to awe-inspiring Rio views.

Looming over Rio like a watchful guardian, the statue of Christ the Redeemer is one of the most recognisable and evocative icons of Latin America. But it’s really the views that steal the scene: from the statue’s vantage point atop Corcovado mountain, a heavenly panorama stretches out in all directions, revealing the voluptuous contours of the bay’s monolithic granite peaks.

You can ascend the jungle-clad mountain on the impossibly steep cog railway or beat the queues by ascending most of the way in a minibus, taxi or open-top jeep. The journey to the top is spectacular from start to finish as you view up close the succulent tropical fruits and flowers which line the railway track and the sinuous road.

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Holidays Visit Rio’s statue of Christ the Redeemer

From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.

Private Journeys

Argentina / Iguazú Falls / Brazil

Value Iguazu Falls: Buenos Aires to Rio

10 days from £1,800pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Private Journeys

Brazil / Iguazú Falls

Luxury Brazil: Rio, Iguazu Falls and Buzios

11 days from £6,600pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Private Journeys

Brazil / Iguazú Falls / Argentina

Luxury Rio, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and the pampas

11 days from £7,680pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Papagaio

Your edit for Latin American inspiration

Our exciting range of articles on Latin America explore everything from iconic destinations and lesser-known cultural gems to delicious traditional recipes. You’ll also find exclusive travel tips, first-hand client reviews and the chance to get your personal questions answered by our travel experts.

View Extraordinary Inspiration

View Extraordinary Inspiration
Destination Guides

48 Hours in… Buenos Aires
Learn more
View Extraordinary Inspiration
Destination Guides

Providencia: the map says it’s South America the reality says it’s heaven by Aaron Millar
Learn more
View Extraordinary Inspiration
Travel Tips

Brazil for families
Learn more

Destination Guides

Five Free Things to do in Rio

Learn more

Food and Drink

My Yucatecan Food Diary

Learn more

Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

Get in touch Meet our experts

Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Expert

Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.
Ben Line - Travel Expert

Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.
Finn Clennett - Travel Expert
Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.
Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!