Christ the Redeemer One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer is one of Rio de Janeiro's most identifiable icons. Located on top of Corcovado, the statue can be viewed from anywhere in the city. For the best view, go straight to the base of the structure and simply look up. To kill two birds with one stone, visit during Carnival. There's nothing wrong with mixing cultural highlights with cultural partying! Image Source: Flickr user mariordo59