Day 4: Christ the Redeemer & Sunset at Arpoador
After breakfast, you head to the Christ the Redeemer tour. At the station, the open eco-friendly Corcovado train is waiting. It slowly climbs through the dense tropical Tijuca Forest - one of the largest urban tropical forests in the world. Through the windows you see vines, palms, giant ferns, and the fresh forest air is unlike anything in the city. Sometimes you spot toucans, sloths, or small monkeys.
At the top of Corcovado, the 38-meter Christ the Redeemer statue - the main symbol of Rio - stands with open arms over the city. From here you can see how the city weaves into nature: houses climb up the hillsides and patches of tropical forest push through between them. This is why Rio is called one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
In the evening, don't miss the sunset at sunset at Arpoador rock - one of the most beautiful sunsets in Rio. Sit on the rocks, watch the sun sink below the horizon, and listen to the applause that the locals give the sunset every single evening.
Dinner recommendation: Marius seafood restaurant - a seafood restaurant Rio experience with fresh fish and shellfish (approx. $130/person).
From the heights of Corcovado, your journey can go even further. Continue your adventure with our
Rio de Janeiro - Amazon - Iguazu Falls tour, where you’ll experience the best of Brazil’s diversity.