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Purchasing a Statue of Christ

Filed under: Ask Us - February 2nd, 2006

Your Question
Where can I purchase a small statuette of Jesus on the Mountain.

Our Reply
The Statue of Christ is one of the most popular places in Rio and for this reason, the statues are sold everywhere. From Corcovado Mountain, to local shops located throughout the city or feirinhas located along the beaches, you will easily find a place to purchase your statue. There are different kinds of Statues; some are made by wood, others by glass, and even by stone. There are also different sizes of statues that are purchased with different prices depending on where you buy it, the size of the statue, and the material with which the statue is made. If you want to get a fancy one, I would recommend that you purchase one at Corcovado Mountain, the place where the original statue is located. If you just want to buy a simple one, Feirinhas are the way to go. The prices range in between 10 reals up to 400.

Be careful because as a tourist, the street vendors at the feirinhas will try to make you pay more than what they would make a Brazilian pay. At the feira I paid 15 reals for a statue that was about 8 inches tall and made of wood. Most of the time, the initial price they say is more than what they expect to get. If they know you are a tourist, they will probably double the price, so be ready to bargain!
I hope you find it. Good luck!