“Jeeezaz Chriiist!”, the hubby muttered.
I couldn’t think of any thing more apt to say.
It was day 242 of our round-the-world trip. We watched Jesus grew bigger and bigger as our bus hurtled its way to the tram station on Rua Cosme Velho. In the spirit of Brazil’s Carnival, a bunch of passengers aboard were either donning hideous wigs or hair accessories adorned with feathers. The air smelt of alcohol. It was an unnerving festive sight.
Our late afternoon foray to the tram was accompanied by a debate about buying a pair of Havaianas for little Luna. We rode in silence through Tijuca Forest until views unraveled through the window. At which point, some passengers rose from their seats to capture the stellar vistas with their larger-than-life SLRs. I did the same. Hubby fumbled in his pocket for the videocam, cautious not to wake a napping Luna draped on his shoulder.
The task of snapping shots without being photobombed required patience and skill. Every scenic nook and cranny had someone either posing in it or taking photo from it. Christ The Redeemer, the largest art deco statue in the world, is clearly not the sole attraction atop Corcovado mountain but also the bird’s-eye view of Rio De Janeiro.
I got a love-hate relationship with the city, and I have to say, the “love” part includes its amazing topography.
1. How to get to Christ The Redeemer by subway and bus: Take the metro from any subway station in Rio De Janeiro to Largo Do Machado Station. Fare’s about US$1.50. Bus stop is just outside the exit. Take bus #584 to Corcovado Train Station. Trip takes 15-20 minutes.
If you’re coming from Copacabana or Ipanema, you could take bus #583.
2. Corcovado tram runs from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Leaves every half hour and a one-way trip lasts about 20 minutes. If you wish to visit at sundown, come earlier to purchase tickets. Rides are sometimes fully booked because of big tour groups. Cost for round-trip is about US$40+. Ticket must be used on the same day of purchase. Free admission for kids under 6.
No can of olive oil was used during our trip.
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wow… 1920’s papala naitayo yan… I agree that should be included sa list…. this is one of the places that I hope I could go to during my lifetime. =)
Was surprised too when I found out about it. I hope you could go!
Wow, laki ni Jesus!
Haha!
Beautiful photos and i love how you told the story 🙂
Cheers to Pinay Travel Junkie!
Thanks, love!
Looking forward for my hike on July! Thank you so much for this <3
Oh wow! So excited for you!
Jeeeezazzzz Christ!!! Talo talo na pla sa spot! Ang kulet ng story na to Gay!
Worth the cashish 🙂
Huge Jesus Christ! The place is beautiful!
Whenever I see the resurrected Christ, I think about the cartoon movie: Rio. 🙂
Amazing South America! Have a nice Sunday!
Whenever I see the resurrected Christ, I think about the cartoon movie: Rio. 🙂
Amazing South America! Have a nice Sunday!
Haven’t seen the whole movie 🙁 Have a great Sunday!
I am thinking more of the huge crowd ‘coz I watched in NatGeo on how the gov’t puts a remedy to aid the commuting public in Rio. Btw, I don’t care. Hahaha! Seeing this makes all the effort of worth! 🙂
wow! ang ganda ng view!
Rio’s been calling me for ages…need to apply for Pinoy passport na!
No doubt the most popular landmark of Rio… a lot of scenic views on the top. I mean gorgeous views of Rio! I think I will enjoy taking snaps of photo too. This is paradise for travel photos! Great share, Gay!
Rio De Janeiro no doubt is place having scenic views and a tropical atmosphere attracting a huge amount of tourism from all over the world. The environment of Rio seems like being a place of heavens on this mother earth. Resort Rentals