Corcovado, Maracana exterior and Sambadrome

Informazioni generali

Destinazione	Categoria
Rio de Janeiro, Brasile	Visite guidate

Il programma nel dettaglio

Contemplate the Wonderful City from atop the breath-taking vantage point of Corcovado Hill, a staggering 710 metres high. See Rio de Janeiro at your feet looking smaller even than a toy city. This tour takes you not only above Rio but also to some of the city’s most notorious landmarks.

The ascent to the top of Corcovado Hill is a small trip that lasts no longer than 20 minutes. Along the way, the scenery is more than beautiful so as to make the stroll entertaining. As you walk, pass the Floresta da Tijuca, which gives you a taste of the view you will see at the top. But the truly memorable experience is when you reach the summit. You are welcomed by the iconic Statue of Christ, who stands embracing the stunning view of Rio with open arms, evoking both the religious symbol of the crucifix and, through its similarity with a hugging gesture, the Christian notion of love.

Once you are back at the bottom of the hill, make your way to the Mario Filho Stadium, which is known over the globe as Maracana. Enjoy an informative external visit with some great sites and interesting facts. Later on, you head to the Sambodromo, a creation of the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer that is used as the stage for Brazil’s most famous celebration: the wild, colourful and eclectic Carnival that fills the streets with mirth once a year.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel lobby.
Duration: Four hours.
Start/opening time: 2pm. Starting from Barra da Tijuca at 7am.

End/closing time: 6pm.
Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Others: The Maracana is located in reforma and due to the world cup 2014, the visit to this place is outside and panoramic without stops.