Under the Arms of Christ the Redeemer
Channel: Rio EnCantos Experiences
Date: 14/09/2021

Did you know that one of the New Seven Wonders of the World is in Rio de Janeiro?

Yes! On the top of the Corcovado mountain is where the Christ Redeemer statue is located. On our cultural series we will show you the "Treasures Under the Arms of Christ the Redeemer" in Cosme Velho neighborhood. During our walk you will find the Miraculous water fountain painted by British artist Maria Graham, where the Brazilian queens used to come on the XIX century, the audacious engineering project for the Corcovado train station, which rides you 2329 ft up into the rain forest, you will hear about famous artists, writers, women travelers, and cultural centers that will become part of your itinerary when you come to Brasil.

At the end, we will introduce you to famous XIX century Brazilian author Machado de Assis who lived in the neighborhood. Come with us! Book your experience now!

This is Kelly Tavares from Rio Encantos Experiences in a co-production with, Daniel Falcão, "Pé na porta vídeos", sharing Rio's wonders with you!

On this walk we will talk about famous novelist Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis who is hugely popular in Brazil. His statue adorns the entrance to the Brazilian Academy of Letters, which he founded in 1897. 

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Rio EnCantos is a FIT Tour Company in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. We are a network of guides, local businesses, and partner agencies passionate by Brasil's Enchantments and its African and indigenous legacies.