Brazil

BRAZIL!

 

CHRIST THE REDEEMER

what?:
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. It is 30 metres tall, not including its 8 metres pedestal, and its arms stretch 28 metres wide.

where?:
 Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil

Prices?:
Adults - R$ 46,00          $25.12 NZD
Children - R$ 23,00        $12.56 NZD
from 06 to 12 years old)
Under 06 years old: FreeIncludes round trip ticket and admission to Christ the Redeemer' monument.
website?:
http://www.atakos.com/tourism-christ-the-redeemer-355/
http://www.corcovado.com.br/ingles/index.html

Mina do Chico-Rei

what?: Mina do Chico-Rei, or Encardadeira, is an abandoned mine. There’s little to see as you stoop through the low passageways, but it’s the perfect place to meditate on the fascinating story of Chico-Rei.

opening hours?: 8am-5pm                                         

where?: Rua Dom Silvério 108

admission fee?: $10NZD
website?: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/ouro-preto/attractions/212705

Iguazu National Park

what?: the main attraction are the Iguaza Falls which are 80m high and 2700m wide making a magnificant waterfall. The national park is a Unesco world heritage site since 1984.

cost?: Adult: $21.01NZD                  
          Child: $04.06NZD

opening hours?: 9am-5pm    7days a week