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Ipanema Beach vs Sugarloaf Mountain
Both are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Sugar Loaf Mountain scores significantly higher than Ipanema Beach. Sugar Loaf Mountain scores 97 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Ipanema Beach
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Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"As you stroll this world-famous beach you'll encounter a cross section of the city's residents, each favoring a particular stretch."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One long stretch of sand, Ipanema Beach is marked by postos (posts), which demarcates subcultures as diverse as the city itself."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Ipanema and Leblon are two chic and fashionable districts located in the south of Rio next to the ocean."
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Beware of the currents and waves, which can be dangerous.
Afar Magazine
"If you find yourself in Rio, you will (or certainly should) ultimately end up on Ipanema beach."
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Travel + Leisure
"Majestic granite peaks jut from a jungle-covered range to create a spectacular backdrop for this mile-long, 300-foot-deep white-sand beach."
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Sugarloaf Mountain
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Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-240
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Fodor's
"The indigenous Tupi people originally called the soaring 396-meter (1,300-foot) granite block at the mouth of Baía de Guanabara pau-nh-acugua (high, pointed peak)."
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Concierge
"On sunny, clear days, the cable car ride up to 700-foot Morro da Urca and then on to the taller, 1,300-foot Pão de Açucar is a classic Rio experience."
Frommer's
"Along with samba, beaches, and beautiful women, the Sugarloaf remains one of the original and enduring Rio attractions."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Seen from the peak of Pão de Açúcar, Rio is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in the world."
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Avoid cloudy days.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Sugarloaf Mountain, the rocky peak named after the shape of its outline... affords an uninterrupted view over Rio."
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When the sun goes down, the panorama is absolutely magical but as such it draws heavy crowds.
