The Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Visitors who want to go up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is located on the Corcovado Hill in Tijuca National Park, can reach the monument on the “Trem do Corcovado” train, the Paineiras-Corcovado vans, driven by visitor drivers or on foot. Prices range from approximately R$ 3.00 (without transportation, just the ticket to access the statue, during low season) to R$ 90 (with transportation via train or van, with entrance ticket to the Christ statue, on weekends and holidays).
https://parquenacionaldatijuca.rio/como-visitar-o-corcovado/
Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) The Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car ride starts at the Praia Vermelha station, goes up to the Urca Hill and up to Sugar Loaf, which are connected by two cable car lines, offering breath-taking views at any time of the day. The best-selling ticket is R$ 114.00 and gives access to all four sections (on the same day):
- Section 1 - Praia Vermelha Beach / Urca Hill - Boarding at Station I
- Section 2 - Urca Hill / Sugarloaf Mountain - Boarding at Station III
- Section 3 - Sugarloaf Mountain / Urca Hill - Boarding at Station IV
- Section 4 - Urca Hill / Praia Vermelha Beach - Boarding at Station II
https://www.bondinho.com.br/
Botanical Garden The neighbourhood bears the same name as Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Garden, where visitors stroll through the home of orchids, imperial palms and water lilies. Nearby, in the exuberant Lage Park, are the wooded trails that take you from the Corcovado Hill to the statue of Christ the Redeemer and the rainforest of the Tijuca National Park. The area also has chic bars and sophisticated restaurants, renowned for their cuisine. Visitors residing in Brazil: R$ 24.00. Visitors residing in the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area: R$ 15.00.
http://visit.rio/que_fazer/jardimbotanico/
Sources: Nômades Digitais, Guia da Semana, RioTur.
