Corcovado
Corcovado (Portuguese pronunciation: [koʁkoˈvadu]) which means "hunchback" in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a 710-metre (2,329 ft) granite peak located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park.
| Corcovado | |
|---|---|
View of Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°57′8.7″S 43°12′42″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hunchback |
| Language of name | Portuguese |
| Geography | |
Corcovado Brazil | |
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Granite |
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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