Corcovado Cog Train - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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The Snowdog
S 22° 56.430 W 043° 11.910
23K E 684722 N 7461934
The Corcovado Cog Train takes passengers up Corcovado Mountain to Christ the Redeemer, and offers spectacular views along the way - in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Waymark Code: WM16RY7
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date Posted: 09/28/2022
Views: 3
The Corcovado Cog Train is one way to reach the top of Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, one of the most visited tourist sites in Brazil. The cog train departs from the station at the waymark coordinates and hugs the north face of the mountain, offering spectacular views of north Rio and the bay. But make sure you sit on the right side (going up) or the left side (going down) or all you will see is the mountainside.
Engine Type: Electric
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Approximate Adult Fare: 80.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 80.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 1.2 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2022 To: 12/31/2022
Frequency of departures: Every twenty minutes
Key Attractions:
Christ the Redeemer
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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