Corcovado

This article is about the mountain in Rio De Janeiro. For volcano in Chile, see Corcovado Volcano. For song of the same name, see Corcovado (song). For the statue at its summit see Christ the Redeemer (statue).
Corcovado
View of Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer
Highest point
Coordinates22°57′8.7″S 43°12′42″W / 22.952417°S 43.21167°W / -22.952417; -43.21167
Naming
English translationHunchback
Language of namePortuguese
Geography
Corcovado is located in Brazil
Corcovado
Corcovado
Brazil
LocationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Geology
Mountain typeGranite

Corcovado (Portuguese pronunciation: [koʁkoˈvadu]) which means "hunchback" in Portuguese,[1] is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a 710-metre (2,330-foot) granite peak located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park.

Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Christ the Redeemer.

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