City Tour – Corcovado

7 Aug

The iconic Statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) watches over Rio de Janeiro from atop the 2,316 foot high Corcovado. The mountain derives its name from the Portuguese word corcova (hunchback) which reflects its shape.

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