image

🌎  Brazil 🇧🇷

⭐  

4.8
(8579)

📍  Sugarloaf Mountain

✈️  Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

🚗  11.9 KM

⏱️  30 minutes

Sugarloaf Mountain, a renowned peak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. It is highly accessible via a two-stage cable car system, making it suitable for all ages and mobility levels; the stations and top areas are generally well-paved. Visitors can easily explore the site independently, though guided tours can enrich the experience with historical context. The attraction is open year-round, with clear days offering the best visibility, and it's advisable to avoid very cloudy or rainy weather. A typical visit lasts 2-4 hours, allowing ample time to enjoy the views from both Urca Hill and Sugarloaf. The approximate cost is mainly for the cable car ticket, usually around R$160-180 per adult. For smaller crowds and stunning photo opportunities, consider visiting early morning or late afternoon to witness sunrise or sunset.