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The cable car has two stops: the first one is at Morro da Urca (elevation 722′ or 220m), and the second/last stop is at the summit, Sugarloaf mountain (not sure mountain is fitting here), with 1,299′ (396m) elevation.
About. One of Brazil’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Rio de Janeiro’s beautiful natural surroundings, Sugarloaf Mountain is a must-see attraction. To reach the mountain's peak, ride aboard the world’s third-oldest cable car, or hike through the Brazilian rainforest if you're up for a challenge. Once at the top of the 1300 feet ...
One of Brazil’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Rio de Janeiro’s beautiful natural surroundings, Sugarloaf Mountain is a must-see attraction. To reach the mountain's pea
Mar 2024 • Couples. Sugarloaf Mountain is directly in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue. It is apparently named after the shape of sugar imported by Portuguese in conical shaped cones. Access to the mountain is in two steps (mountain A to Mountain B) on extremely new cable cars that hold 65 passengers each.
The idea for a cable car for Sugar Loaf was first thought about in 1908 by the engineer Augusto Ferreira Ramos. Along with the industrialist Manoel Galvão, Ramos signed an agreement on June 30, 1909, with the then mayor of Rio, Serzedelo Correia, to start work on the project.
The Sugarloaf cable car is considered one of the safest in the world and travels at a speed of 20-30 kmph. Each cable car has the capacity to hold up to 65 passengers. The view from these cars is breath-taking as it offers a 360-degree panorama of the entire city.
