Experts' Choice Award Sugarloaf Mountain
What the experts agree on
An iconic, must-do Rio experience: the cable car ride to Pão de Açúcar's granite peak delivers sweeping, uninterrupted views over Guanabara Bay and the city below.
“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.”
– Concierge
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)." Full review
Frommer's "Along with samba, beaches, and beautiful women, the Sugarloaf remains one of the original and enduring Rio attractions." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Seen from the peak of Pão de Açúcar, Rio is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in the world." Full review
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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." Full review
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When the sun goes down, the panorama is absolutely magical but as such it draws heavy crowds.
Afar Magazine "You must go to Sugarloaf Mountain. It has beautiful views of the entire city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sugarloaf Mountain, or Pão de Açúcar, is a must-visit for anyone exploring Rio." Full review
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Sugarloaf Mountain, or Pão de Açúcar, is a must-visit for anyone exploring Rio. Like most view-oriented attractions, it's best taken in on a cloudless day, in early morning to avoid crowds.
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Standing high above Rio's bustling metropolis at 1,299 feet, Sugar Loaf Mountain cascades over the picturesque Guanabara Bay." Full review
Independent "The azure waters that surround Sugarloaf Mountain and the golden sands of Copacabana are landmarks of Rio, but the beauty of the city can also be found in what you unexpectedly discover in the lesser-visited spots"
Condé Nast Traveler "There are many places to take in the city's mind blowing vistas, like hiking to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue that lords over the city, or by taking a cable car up to Sugarloaf..."
Independent "Get the lay of the land by taking the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. The view from up here takes in Copacabana, Centro and Botafogo’s yacht-filled bay, all under the benevolent gaze of..."
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