Works and Accessibility — Christ the Redeemer

No. The site will remain open to visitors during the escalator replacement works, which are expected to run from August 3, 2026, when the current escalators will be taken out of service, until the end of May 2027, according to the estimated completion date provided by Petrobras. Third-party events that require authorization from ICMBio will be suspended during this period.

Yes. Since the space available for visitors at Alto Corcovado is already limited, the area will become more restricted. In addition, the maximum visitor capacity at Alto Corcovado will be reduced by 50% throughout the works in order to ensure everyone's safety, minimize impacts, and better organize visitor flow.

Access to Alto Corcovado by train will continue as usual. The route up via the elevators and stone stairways will remain unchanged.

The change begins at the upper elevator lobby, on the second floor. From there, access to the monument's viewing platform will be available only via the stone stairways.

For visitors with reduced mobility (wheelchair users or visitors with other mobility limitations), stair-climbing vehicles and chairs will be available from the ICMBio Visitor Assistance Center (CAV-ICMBio), also located on the second floor, just after the elevator exit.

From this stairway, there are 80 steps up to the Christ the Redeemer platform — both visitors and the stair-climbing vehicles and chairs will use this route.

The route from CAV-ICMBio to the Christ the Redeemer platform has 80 steps and takes seven to eight minutes going up; going down takes five to six minutes. The equipment is safe, automatic, and operated by trained staff. Additional staff will be available to better assist and guide visitors.

No. The equipment cannot be used on wet surfaces or in rainy conditions. When planning your visit to Christ the Redeemer, please check the weather forecast and keep in mind that the weather can change quickly at the top.

In addition, the stair-climbing vehicles carry only standard wheelchairs — motorized wheelchairs or wheelchairs of other sizes cannot be fitted onto the equipment. In these cases, standard wheelchairs will be available, and the visitor will need to be transferred to one of them.

The stair-climbing vehicle has a safety mechanism, controls on the handlebar, and a safety belt. It can carry up to 150 kg, including the combined weight of the person and the wheelchair.

The stair-climbing chair has a weight capacity of 130 kg, a control key for safer operation by authorized staff, a safety belt, and non-slip, non-marking rubber wheels.

The site will remain open to visitors during the works, but access from the second floor to the monument's platform will be affected, especially for visitors with reduced mobility.

Even visitors without reduced mobility should be aware in advance of the physical effort required to climb stairs: from the train arrival area to the Christ the Redeemer platform there are 220 steps. Part of this route will still be covered by the regular elevators, but there will still be 80 steps along the stone stairways from the second floor (CAV-ICMBio).

No. This notice refers only to the escalator replacement works. Restoration work and other interventions on the monument are the responsibility of the Archdiocesan Mitra (Mitra Arquidiocesana) and will be announced by that institution.

Visitors should plan their visit in advance:

• get the information you need before purchasing tickets;
• purchase your tickets in advance through the official channels of the Corcovado Train;
• be aware of on-site circulation restrictions;
• check the weather conditions before your visit;
• consider whether visiting Christ the Redeemer during the works is the best option for your physical condition;
• visitors with reduced mobility may request the use of the available stair-climbing equipment;
• follow announcements and updates on the Instagram accounts of Tijuca National Park and the Corcovado Train: @parquenacionaldatijuca and @tremdocorcovado.rio.

The Corcovado Train's ticket exchange policy is available at: https://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/institutional/10