Entrance of Guanabara Bay
Access: Cable Car Station, Avenida Pasteur 520, Praia Vermelha, Urca

The height and unmistakable outline of Sugar Loaf Mountain make it, together with Christ the Redeemer, one of Rio's main attractions. This famous landmark is reached by cable car and offers breathtaking views of Rio. 

The journey is done in two stages: firstly, to the top of Urca Hill, where visitors catch the second car to their final destination. From Sugar Loaf Mountain, the endless beaches of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói stretch to the horizon. 

Set against the lush Atlantic rainforest, the view takes in numerous historical buildings, such as the Santa Cruz Fort and the miniature palace on Fiscal Island.

Open: Daily, 8.00 am to 10.00 pm. The cable car departs every 30 minutes.