Pão de Açúcar

Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the most iconic symbols of Rio de Janeiro. This granite monolith, which rises 396 meters above sea level, offers a spectacular panoramic view of Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Copacabana and Corcovado.

Curiosity:

A fascinating curiosity about Sugarloaf Mountain is related to the cable car. Inaugurated in 1912, it was only the third cable car in the world, after those in Barcelona and Italy. At the time, some Cariocas were so suspicious of this new technology that they preferred to walk up instead of using the cable car.

Today, boarding this cable car, which connects Morro da Urca to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, is an unmissable experience for visitors, offering a breathtaking view and a true immersion in the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro.

Today, boarding this cable car, which connects Morro da Urca to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, is an unmissable experience for visitors