Riding the Train to Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

One of the worlds most iconic landmarks - Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) monument in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I'm going to show you how to get there from the city centre using the Trem do Corcovado funicular railway all the way from Cosme Velho to the Corcovado summit.
This railway is by far the most secnic way to do it and I'll take you on board as we travel up 30% inclines in places, past the stations en route, the jungle landscape of the Tijuca National Park and, what would normally be, some fantastic views as we near the summit. Once we get there, we'll go on up to the monument itself and see what we can see from the top. It truly is a must-do attraction when visiting Rio.
Thanks as always guys for taking the time to watch my videos. All likes, comments, subs are massively appreciated and it really encourages me to make more content for you all to enjoy.
Cheers for now.
Mark
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Arrival and departure
03:35 - The journey upwards
08:42 - Arriving at Corcovado
12:04 - Reaching the top
13:09 - Summary

[@steve-marsh]

Wow thanks for taking me somewhere I'll probably never see, awesome stuff Mark. And I think I'd also happily sacrifice some view for a quieter trip!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Steve, you should go there mate. I was only in Rio for a week, nice easy flights and some iconic stuff to see (like this was). Definitely recommend it 😊👍

[@steve-marsh]

@@LetsMakeaTrip I must admit I fancy some long haul stuff, if I can squeeze into the economy seats for that long without damaging my knees further :D

[@sandiandgregh]

There were so many stairs on your upward climb we thought we were watching a Steve Marsh video 😅

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yeh but he'd have about 50x more views than me by this stage! lol

[@ohheyitskevinc]

I never thought it was somewhere I’d ever visit too, but I went on some expiring air miles when transatlantic flights were still down to come home to the UK. Was definitely worth it and somewhere I want to visit again. Went on my own and felt safe. The food is ridiculously good too.

[@seancoleman8528]

Nice to see Steve Marsh comments on your blog. Love all these travel blogs and seeing places o probably will never get to see

[@daviebevan]

Gawd you get to see some beautiful places🎉

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It was lovely to do this Davie, I’d definitely recommend a trip to Rio 👍

[@duncanculver9370]

Went there on a hot sunny day in 2022..about a 1 hour wait for the train and so busy at the top you could hardly move but the views are fantastic!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Duncan, yep I can imagine it's rammed on decent days. It was low season though and tbh, when I did get a good day I went up Sugar Loaf and I was surprised how quiet that was. Amazing views from there too which kind of made up for it a bit.

[@duncanculver9370]

Thanks Mark, went up both during the early 1980's ,it was so less busy then,i was shocked how busy it was this time😲😅

[@derisleybrittain]

Superb ❤

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Derisley😊😊😊

[@markbletsoe]

Hi, it's actually a Rack and Pin railway and not a funicular. That said, I went up by car in 1977. It was hot in January though. Good video.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Changed. Thanks Mark 😊👍

[@RushGoal1Nil]

Been to Rio a few times for the football, keep meaning to do it, will do it next time I'm there.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I went to the Maracana (you've got to really haven't you!). Loved Rio.

[@RushGoal1Nil]

@@LetsMakeaTrip last time I was there I got arrested, mistaken identity but was still ushered to prison cell in the depths of the stadium. An experience to say the least

[@robertalan3214]

Thank you Mark, that was wonderful, what's views, even when the weather is not so good, fantastic video 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks again mate, glad you’ve watched the Brazil stuff. I loved sharing these vids and would definitely recommend Rio, a great city 😊👍

[@sandiandgregh]

Funiculars are always interesting. The ones we have been on so far though are much much shorter than this one. Glad you made the journey despite the weather. It looks Worth it no matter the crowds and the clouds. :)

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

They are yes. It's one of those journeys you have to make when you're in Rio I guess and I'm defintely glad I made the effort.

[@user-be3cf3gs4s]

Wow trains looks nice but good vlog

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Gary appreciate the comment. 👍😊

[@tomflaherty4116]

Great video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Tom 😊👍

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I have been up there by 3 methods; funicular, cable car and and walk.You are lucky to find people speaking English as they are pretty thin on the ground in Brasil.Most people only speak Portuguese and if you can't speak it then life will be difficult in Brasil.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Kevan, yep I tell you what I bet it was a lot harder before Google Translate!

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Would be amazing views on a good day but thats the way it goes,thank you.and stay safe.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Simon. Yes, fortunately I was able to go up Sugar Loaf a couple of days later and the weather was beautiful. Better views to come on that video for sure!

[@margaretpickbourn2647]

Had a beautiful photo of my late dad near the the statue when he was on leave during the war ❤️

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Margaret, I hope it brought back some nice memories of the photo 😊

[@margaretpickbourn2647]

It did Mark. Thank you so much for taking us with you. Places I’ll never see in my lifetime xxx

[@ohheyitskevinc]

Never got to go up there when I was in Rio. Clouds up the top the whole time (went in Feb 2022), so I didn’t bother 😂

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It wasn’t great when I went up though on the plus side, queues weren’t really a problem. I’ve seen some vids with it being absolutely rammed up there! Not much in the way of views though unfortunately but the trip up Sugar Loaf made up for that 👍

[@ohheyitskevinc]

@@LetsMakeaTrip yeah I wish I’d gone up just to say I’d been and you’re right - it might have been quieter with the cloud. Excellent city though - great food and people there. Crazy Uber rides 😂 Am sure I’ll be back.

[@kevinpennick3604]

Enjoyed your day...

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Kevin 😊👍

[@johnmullin1188]

Well done 👍 Mark you took a risk filming up there with everything I v heard about this country shame about the weather it's a wonderful view on a lovely day thanks for the video M8 all the best John 😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers John. Yep, I filmed all over the place tbh and didn't have any bother. Absolutely loved Rio tbh, I'd go back in a heartbeat.

[@xscores9694]

Great video, thank you

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for watching mate, appreciated 😊👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for the comment, cheers.

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic video Mark

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Robert.

[@s125ish]

Great vid of a place I’ve never thought about going. What time of year did you go?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi just before Xmas.

[@lindajoy7208]

Very interesting trip. Happy New Year 🎊🎉

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It was Linda, I’d definitely recommend it. Happy New Year to you too 😊👍

[@tsr207]

An interesting trip Mark - often wondered what that railway to the summit was like - like other people have commented - noisy background - but I suppose that is the price to pay for its uniqueness ! As always great work !

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, yes I really enjoyed it despite the weather. I doubt I’ll get the chance again so you’ve gotta to do it haven’t you 😊👍

[@Treetops17]

Enjoyed this trip. Looks like a lovely place to visit. Shame about the cloud cover. Happy New year Mark 🎉🤗

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Happy New Year to you too. it was a shame about the clouds. BUT, I went up to Sugarloaf mountain on the cable car a couple of days later in perfect blue skies. The views from there were awesome (video of that will be out on Saturday). 😊👍

[@andywillis2650]

Well done Mark, you made it to the top !! Although cloudy & misty, you still managed to get some good shots.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Andy. Yep, definitely a must-do trip when you're in Rio. Absolutely loved it there!

[@andyttfn]

Hi loving your videos. Can I ask what is your actual job 😂

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks 😊

[@johnedwards3198]

Your friend in the next seat gave you the sort of look my wife gives me... Shades of confusion, half baked gestures and complete disinterest 😅

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Haha, brilliant John. I’m with you on that mate 😂😂

[@enricomonti156]

Seems to be a well visited place. I'd love to ride such a rack railway, even though I have tried some of these in Europe such as the one from.Como and Brunate. And indeed, when people barely speak any English it can get a bit worrysome

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, it is and like I said, I reckon it can be a bit overpowering up there (this was low season btw). Google Translate was very useful where I was staying!

[@TravelSignal]

Nice video mate, shame about the clouds but it's how I experienced it back in 2001! (with the older trains!) I wonder how many days a year it's actually clear?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers, yeh I was only there for a few days so I did have to cram stuff in a bit. Worth it though, I’m not sure how the weather goes year-round but it was very changeable even in the space of a week.

[@nathanmoncayo]

Where you able to buy the ticket at the booth or had to do it online? Also from where the train left you climbing the stairs to the top how long was that journey? Thanks

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Details in video

[@Zuuu40]

Amazing video but just a quick question how much was the price of the train ticket in gbp and what was the top speed of the train in mph?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate. If you type ‘currency converter’ into Google, it will do the maths for you. I normally display this so it was interesting to find you noticed when I didn’t! You can do the same in google by typing ‘km’s to miles’ or something similar. In this instance it was easier to say 15 & 25 km/h than 9.32 & 15.53 mph! But I get the general point you’re making 😊

[@Zuuu40]

@@LetsMakeaTrip thanks for the reply

[@poshgoth]

I find it really odd that people travel from all over to see a statue! I mean its not a holy site. Each to their i own

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Exactly. Each to their own.