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Maracana vs Sugarloaf Mountain
Both Sugar Loaf Mountain and Maracanã Stadium are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Sugar Loaf Mountain ranks significantly higher than Maracanã Stadium. Sugar Loaf Mountain comes in at 97 with approval from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Maracana
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Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Gate 16, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"Many fans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal."
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Concierge
"Maracanã, the largest soccer stadium in the world, plays host to Flamengo's home game."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Maracanã Stadium has mythical status... its pitches have welcomed all the greats: Pelé, Ronaldo, Maradona."
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If you want to have a truly unique experience, go along to a futebol match... the excitement is contagious.
Travel + Leisure
"Maracanã is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and an icon in soccer-obsessed Brazil."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This mythical stadium was the scene of Pelé's legendary 1000th goal."
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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.
