Corcovado
:For the National Park in Costa Rica see Corcovado National Park
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Corcovado, meaning "hunchback" in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 710-meter peak is located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado mountain lies west of the city center but wholly within city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the 30-meter statue of Jesus that graces its peak. The statue is called Christ the Redeemer, but is locally known as Cristo.
Related Topics:
Portuguese - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - Tijuca Forest - Jesus - Christ the Redeemer
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