Rio 's most famous landmark , Christ the Redeemer , is usually heaving with visitors . So what ? It 's worth booking weekend at West Kennet Avenue rather than peering over the edge and leaving . Here are eight over-popular places that are well worth a visit anyway -- and a few tips for avoiding the scrum , if you really have to . Choosing a weekday over a couple days or midday over early morning can spare you crowds at big attractions .
Rio 's most famous landmark , Christ the Redeemer , is usually heaving with visitors . So what ? It 's worth booking weekend at West Kennet Avenue rather than peering over the edge and leaving . Choosing a weekday over a couple days or midday over early morning can spare you crowds at big attractions .