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Sugarloaf Mountain Tickets and Tours

Discover the best ways to visit Rio’s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. Choose from cable car rides, guided tours, and helicopter flights. Enjoy sweeping views of the city, beaches, and surrounding peaks. Compare tickets and plan your perfect visit.
Sugarloaf Mountain Tickets and Tours

Pro tips to help you make a pick

For a quiet, scenic morning choose the Sunrise Experience with Breakfast to enjoy Sugarloaf before the crowds, with stunning dawn views and a gourmet meal.

For classic sightseeing go for the Standard or Skip-the-Line Tickets if you're planning a self-guided visit during the day. The views are spectacular at any hour, but sunset is especially beautiful.

Day trips combine Sugarloaf with Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and more—perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time.

Guided experiences like the Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf Mountain Guided Tour provide rich local insights and ensure smooth transport between attractions.

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About Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car® Park

Soar above the beaches of Rio with a ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. This world-famous peak combines natural beauty, history, and adventure—all in one scenic cable car journey.

AddressAv. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240, Brazil
Also known asSugarloaf Mountain
Year opened1912
Founded byAugusto Ferreira Ramos
Unesco status2012

Did you know?

Sugarloaf Mountain is 396 meters tall and named for its resemblance to traditional Portuguese sugar molds.

The cable car, known locally as “Bondinho,” was one of the first of its kind in the world and has been in operation for over a century.

The mountain is composed of granite and quartz and is over 600 million years old.

Sugarloaf is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Rio de Janeiro.

The top has a café and several viewpoints, offering a relaxing experience post-climb or ride.

Why visit Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car® Park?

360-degree views

From the summit, enjoy panoramic sights of Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, and the city skyline.

Famous cable car ride

The iconic two-stage cable car offers stunning vistas during the ascent from Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and finally Sugarloaf.

Sunset spot

Sugarloaf is one of the best places to watch the sun set behind Rio’s majestic mountains and golden beaches.

Adventure opportunities

Rock climbing routes and forest trails offer outdoor enthusiasts exciting ways to explore the mountain.

Cultural significance

A Rio landmark since 1912, it has featured in countless films, travel shows, and postcards from Brazil.

Plan your visit

Address

Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240, Brazil

Nearest Bus stop

Urca station

Nearest Metro station

Botafogo Station

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