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Sight Urca, Rio de Janeiro

Sugarloaf Mountain

A sight in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Sugarloaf Mountain in Urca, Rio de Janeiro
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Why go

Two-stage cable car up Pão de Açúcar for views across Guanabara Bay.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Rio de Janeiro, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Bar Urca, 1.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Urca
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Rio de Janeiro, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bar Urca

    Neighborhood bar where locals sit on the seawall with beers and snacks at sunset.

    Drinks · 1.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Christ the Redeemer

    Art Deco statue atop Corcovado, reached by a cog train through Tijuca forest.

    Sight · 3.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Aprazível

    Treehouse-like terrace restaurant in Santa Teresa serving Brazilian dishes with bay views.

    Food · 4.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Selarón Steps

    Staircase covered in tiles from around the world by artist Jorge Selarón.

    Sight · 4.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ipanema Beach

    Famous beach divided by lifeguard posts, with Dois Irmãos peaks at the far end.

    Outdoors · 5.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Confeitaria Colombo

    Belle Époque tea room from 1894 with mirrored walls, pastries and lunch.

    Food · 5.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Sugarloaf Mountain is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Rio de Janeiro run from 24°C in July to 29°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Sugarloaf Mountain itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Rio de Janeiro from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Rio de Janeiro weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240, Brazil
Coordinates
-22.95577, -43.16698
Destination
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Website
bondinho.com.br

Sugarloaf Mountain: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sugarloaf Mountain?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Sugarloaf Mountain. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Ride up an hour before sunset and stay for the city lights.

Where is Sugarloaf Mountain?

Sugarloaf Mountain is at Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sugarloaf Mountain?

Sugarloaf Mountain appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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