Sugarloaf Mountain

Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

#2 in Rio de Janeiro / #2 in Brazil

by Donatas Dabravolskas

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an iconic peak that rises 396 meters (1,299 feet) above the harbor. Known locally as Pão de Açúcar, it is renowned for its distinctive rounded shape and stunning panoramic views of the city, Guanabara Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. The mountain is a popular tourist attraction, accessible via a glass-walled cable car that offers breathtaking vistas during the ascent. Sugarloaf Mountain is also a favorite spot for rock climbers, with several routes catering to different skill levels.

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