Cosme Velho

One of Rio's most elegant residential neighborhoods, Cosme Velho lies on the slopes of Corcovado mountain, which is crowned by the towering art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer in Tijuca National Park. Amid the trails, lookouts and waterfalls of the park, a cog railway climbs to the summit for expansive views. Hidden by forest, Largo do Boticário is a charming square framed by colorful neocolonial villas.