Day 6Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer - Plus Rio New Year's!
Breathe in the tropical breezes from the summit of Corcovado Mountain today. Board the trezinho (cogwheel railway) and ride to the top of Corcovado Mountain for a bird’s eye view of Rio de Janeiro. From here, marvel at the impressive Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the sparkling blue Guanabara Bay.
In the evening, get ready to celebrate the world’s most colorful and biggest new year’s party on the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Festivities begin with traditional African performances dedicated to Yemanjá, the African goddess of the seas. Watch the cariocas proudly displaying their Afro-Brazilian heritage. Then join in, dancing on the streets near Ipanema and Copacabana to the vibrant rhythms and enjoy the food, music and laughter with the locals. Ring in the new year and watch fireworks light up the night sky.