Rio Sees Delays on Christ Statue Train, Vans: Daily
Long lines and train car malfunctions are making visits to Rio's iconic Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) difficult for tourists.
January 5, 2014Topic
Cristo Redentor
Cristo Open 24-Hours During WYD in Rio
Rio’s most famous landmark, the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, will be open for 24-hours during the World Youth...
July 9, 2013
Cristo Opens at Night for First Time: Daily
For the first time ever, tourists will be able to visit one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic landmarks, the...
May 31, 2013
Rio Police Operations to Secure Cristo
Weeks before the FIFA Confederations Cup and World Youth Day, Rio pacifies favelas to improve security for tourists visiting Christ...
April 30, 2013
A Visit to Christ the Redeemer in Rio
Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), standing an impressive 98 feet high and more than 2,326 feet above sea level, is...
March 27, 2012
Christ the Redemeer, by Andre Vruas/Wikimedia Creative Commons License
[caption id="attachment_85597" align="alignleft" width="640" caption="View from Botafogo, photo by Andre Vruas/Wikimedia Creative Commons License."][/caption]
March 20, 2012
Christ the Redemeer, by Ricardo Stuckert/ Wikimedia Creative Commons License
[caption id="attachment_85592" align="alignleft" width="640" caption="Ex-president Lula in front of Cristo, photo by Ricardo Stuckert/Agencia Brasil."][/caption]
March 20, 2012
Christ the Redemeer, by Jcsalmon/Wikimedia Creative Commons License
[caption id="attachment_85587" align="alignleft" width="437" caption="The famous Cristo, photo by Jcsalmon/Wikimedia Creative Commons License."][/caption]
March 20, 2012
Christ the Redemeer, by Artyominc/ Wikimedia Creative Commons License
[caption id="attachment_85584" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio, photo by Artyominc/ Wikimedia Creative Commons License."][/caption]
March 20, 2012