Corcovado

Local nameCorcovado
LocationSanta Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Corcovado, which means "hunchback" in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a 710-metre 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 38-metre statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Christ the Redeemer, which was voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corcovado

Address Escadaria do Corcovado, 22241-200, Brazil

Coordinates -22°57'7.012" N -43°12'38.085" E

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