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Sugarloaf Mountain
4.5
56,549 reviews
#1 of 855 things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Trams • Mountains • Lookouts
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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One of Brazil’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Rio de Janeiro’s beautiful natural surroundings, Sugarloaf Mountain is a must-see attraction. To reach the mountain's peak, ride aboard the world’s third-oldest cable car, or hike through the Brazilian rainforest if you're up for a challenge. Once at the top of the 1300 feet high mountain, you’ll have panoramic views over the whole city and beyond, as well as a range of restaurants and historical exhibits to explore. Private tours of Sugarloaf Mountain give you a great overview of its geology and history, and are also available as part of full-day tours of the city. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: Urca
Urca is one of the oldest areas in Rio. Known for its incredible views of the city, the neighbourhood runs along Guanabara bay, providing visitors with an opportunity to watch the sunset from one of Rio’s greatest natural treasures: Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar). It is said that the locals in Urca are “bon vivant,” which is one of the reasons the area attracts people of all styles and ages. Urca is the perfect place to take a stroll and appreciate the area’s beautiful architecture, enjoy a cocktail and some delicious seafood pastries at a bar, or bring a bottle of wine and enjoy it while sitting anywhere along the stone seawall known as the “mureta.”
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1,748 within 3 miles
Classico Beach Club Urca
1,468
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Restaurante Garota Da Urca
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Bar Urca
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Ales Francês
12
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Boteco Belmonte
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0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Pub
Caffetteria del Cassino
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0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Cafe
Classico Beach Club
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0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Seafood
La Wenise's
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0.4 mi
Bar e Restaurante Canal 6
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Circulo Militar da Praia Vermelha
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Attractions
593 within 6 miles
Trilha do Pao de Acucar
88
0.3 miHiking Trails
Mureta da Urca
511
0.4 miScenic Walking Areas
Claudio Coutinho Trail
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0.6 miHiking Trails
Morro da Urca
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0.8 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Urca
3,308
0.7 miNeighborhoods
Forte Duque de Caxias
715
1 miMilitary Bases & Facilities
Vermelha Beach
1,149
0.8 miBeaches
Estátua de Frédéric Chopin
204
0.7 miMonuments & Statues
Trilha do Morro da Urca
38
0.5 miHiking Trails
Leme
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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TULSAOK918
Tulsa, OK8 contributions
Excellent option
Sep 2022
I think Sugarloaf is the best thing about Rio. It is just a wonderful place with great energy and great views. The cable cars are always fun to ride and even though there are a lot of visitors it never feels too crowded because there is so much space. I think the only thing I would really say is try to buy your tickets online so you can skip the queues or try to visit early or late. If you visit any place in Rio in the middle of the day then just expect long lines and crowds but again, with Sugarloaf it never feels too crowded.
Written September 26, 2022
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Cornell100
North Houston, TX73 contributions
Modern cable car with great view over Rio marina
Sep 2022
Don't hesitate to try out the cable car on Sugarloaf, it will be a great experience. The ticket price includes not just one trip but it's actually a 2-step trip with 2 cable cars. It first stops halfway for an incredible vista point of Rio marina and parts of the city. The place is extremely well organized, clean, safe and with excellent small shops and coffee shops for those interested. We took the trip in the evening, and seeing all those lights of the city from high up, plus the tens of beautiful boats and yachts in the marina, was a great experience. You can then take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugarloaf. In the end, the trip back has also 2 steps. Definitely a must try in Rio!
Written October 19, 2022
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VegTraveller
Virginia18 contributions
Amazing experience!!
Feb 2020 • Couples
Based on reviews we visited Sugarloaf to watch the sunset around 5pm on a glorious Sunday. Since it was carnaval time we decided to book the skip the line/VIP tickets from the official website for R$194 each (std ticket price is R$104). There is a 10% discount for tickets bought online. Also they now have a 7 day window from the day selected online to complete your visit. I think this is very helpful because you do want to visit on a clear day.
The views are just amazing as everyone mentions. The staff/service was excellent! If you are facing the building, the VIP entrance is on your left. We were taken to a small air conditioned waiting area where there is a clean restroom. We were given a bottle of water each and a wristband so we could skip the line. Since we seemed to be the only ones with those tickets we were the first ones to hop onto the funicular for each leg. Since I am scared of heights I was nervous about the funicular ride but it felt completely safe with amazing views. The ride to the first stop is 3 minutes, so is the ride to the second stop. We visited the cafe on top to watch the sunset, it is a little expensive but totally worth it. I agree with one of the other reviewers, this beat Christ the Redeemer to my surprise.
Written March 4, 2020
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Damien H
Melbourne, Australia131 contributions
Absolute must see Rio
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was the end point of a tour we had completed for the day and we were hoping to catch the sunset. Initially we entered the main centre to buy tickets and the queues were extraordinary, 200 odd for self service tickets and another 500 or so for internet tickets which were sold out when we checked. (you must need to prepurchase early)
As we neared a turn in the queue, a guide asked if we spoke English and that there is a queue on the other side of the gondolas that is free with no queue but the catch is tickets are 10% dearer. Obviously we chose this option and were straight up in no time.
Photo opportunities are great for the first stop but even better at the tip, although at sunset the top level can be very busy.
The gondolas fit about 60 per trip which is quick, but it's easy to see how busy it could be coming down if you mistime it and get caught with the crowds. There is plenty of snack food and drinks up there, you just need to be prepared for the timing to be right so you aren't caught in queues.
Absolute must see when in Rio
Written January 29, 2020
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Glen W
Rio de Janeiro, RJ26 contributions
What a ride!
Apr 2022 • Couples
Our trip to Sugarloaf Mountain was great! We got to the complex a bit early to beat the crowd, but found that others had the same thought in mind, but it wasn't too Bad. The staff checked IDs and vaccine cards, then began letting people in. It should be noted that booking online didn't save much time because they had to print out old-fashioned tickets anyway. Once in the cable car, the views were breathtaking. There are two actual cable car rides to get to Sugarloaf. The first takes you to Urca Mountain, where you disembark. There are numerous lookout points and places to shop and eat. The second leg of the journey takes you to Sugarloaf. The lookout points offer scenic panoramic views of the city, surrounding hillsb, and the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana in the distance. There are more eating places and shops, and seating areas to enjoy your visit. There is a small museum that clebrates the construction of the complex as well. Another quick note. If you enjoy small quiet beaches, then check out Praia Vermelho and Praia Urca, both within walking distance of the complex! What a great ride!!
Written April 21, 2022
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Pete
10 contributions
Use time-lapse photography!
Mar 2023
Just do it. Fantastic 360° views of Rio. Some of the best photographs we shot during our time in Rio. The cable car rides are surprisingly fun...not just transportation. We got some fantastic video of the rides by using the time-lapse feature on our phone cameras. Set your camera against the front window or a side window and the effect is quite good.
Written April 6, 2023
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iamhappy
Holmdel, NJ31 contributions
Must see in Rio
Jan 2020
We went in January on a Sunday. I was very scared of the lines and if because it was cloudy that we wouldn't be able to see anything. I only booked tickets the morning we went and got the discount, though it says 10% if do it online, I think really only 5% because if you buy in their kiosk at the mtn you get a 5% discount. We got there around 11 and there wasn't any line for us as we had our tickets but even for those buying it there the line was minimal. It could be because it was supposed to rain that afternoon but there was not a lot of people the whole time we were there. Beautiful breeze, which was a relief from the otherwise hot weather. Give yourself time to walk down to see the monkeys, butterflies, lizard and other creatures in the path, after you go up to sugar loaf on the second cable car. Though it was a little cloudy we had beautiful views and wasn't really cloudy from on top.
Written February 3, 2020
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Lovin' it on Phuket
1,258 contributions
Amazing View and Good Value
Dec 2020 • Family
This was my favourite spot to photograph a sunset or the fog around the mountains and Christ the Redeemer. The cable car is a good value and the hike up Urca is enjoyable so you have options depending on how you want to go up. Be sure to purchase your tickets from Urca to Sugarloaf if you are hiking before you go up if you are paying in cash. Both the trail and the mountain tops are secure and full of amenities like shops, restaurants and extremely well maintained washrooms. I don’t think I have ever seen a public men’s room floor so clean.
Written December 25, 2020
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Stephen
Brighton, UK3 contributions
My favourite 'attraction' in Rio
Jan 2020 • Couples
It was easy enough to see Sugarloaf by ourselves and I would reccomend doing it this way as opposed to a tour. We used Uber to get to the welcome centre and back again as Sugarloaf had free wifi which was very handy!

We didn't have to que for long to get our tickets and queued just for a few minutes for each cable car. The views are INCREDIBLE from the top of the mountain and show Rio in all of it's glory.

It was nice to walk around and see the city from all angles in between cable cars and there are so little walking trails where we spotted birds and reptiles.

I felt that Sugaloaf was great value for money and should definitely not be missed for anyone visiting the city. We also went to Christ the redeemer, but did this as part of a tour and the crowds were ridiculous. I much preferred the views and experience at Sugarloaf.
Written January 25, 2020
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK5,948 contributions
It gets cloudy a lot!
Dec 2022
Proved elusive for most of our visit, either totally or partial covered with clouds. We didn’t go up, it costs less than 100 Real, in two cable car stages (someone said you can hike part of the way!) but it was too cloudy to take the chance. Looks stunning though
Written December 17, 2022
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Sugarloaf Mountain admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $33.34, while a popular guided tour starts around $5.00 per person. See all 229 Sugarloaf Mountain tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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