Rio de Janeiro contains one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Corcovado ( [ koʁkoˈvadu ] ) , meaning `` hunchback '' in Portuguese , is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . Rio de Janeiro . In addition to the beaches , some of the most famous landmarks include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain , named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World ; Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable car ; the Sambódromo ( Sambadrome ) , a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival ; and Maracanã Stadium , one of the world 's largest football stadiums .