Full-Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer by Train, Sugarloaf, Maracana, Sambadrome, Cathedral, Selaron

 

Spend a full day soaking up the sights of Rio de Janeiro during a city tour.

Get picked up from one of the seafront hotels in Rio and drive up to the Cosme Velho station in order to catch the Corcovado Train. The train ride through the tropical forest takes about 20 minutes from ground level to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you will reach the Christ the Redeemer Statue - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Once you're back at sea level, drive past the legendary Maracanã soccer stadium (external visit) and head to Sambódromo, the location of Rio's exciting Carnaval. Pay a visit to the distinctive Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern structure that takes influence from Mayan pyramids. Check out the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks.

Then head to a local steakhouse to sit down for a delicious barbecue lunch.

After lunch, make a final trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. Ride a series of 2 cable cars en route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395 m).

Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.