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    Bondinho Pão de Açúcar

    4.8 (161 reviews)
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    Tari O.

    Visiting sugarloaf mountain is a must do when in Rio! Do yourself a favor and buy priority passes to avoid the wait. Views are breathtaking. Each landing has a number restaurants, bars, and gift shops so you can hang awhile. Especially recommend taking advantage of plane watching and catching sunset. Cable cars move quickly for those afraid of heights.

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    Shirley N.

    Known as Sugarloaf Mountain as the mountain peak resembles how sugar cane was shaped and molded in Brazil. Our tour group of 34 had a morning excursion here. To get to the top you need to take two trams. Standing room only. Once at the top you'll get off. Then walk around and take in the spectacular panoramic views. There are plenty of spots where you can take in the views and get some great shots. You'll see the bay, the Atlantic Ocean, the domestic airport, the various neighborhoods, and much more of Rio de Janeiro. There are plans to add a zip line. It'll take you as far as the first tram. Not to street level. No thanks. There's a cafe, gift shops, and gelato shop. I got a gelato. And bathrooms of course. A must visit if in Rio.

    Jody S.

    I could have literally hung out here all day watching planes land at the nearby airport of Sugar Loaf Mountain. After riding the air cart that fits 60 people easily to the first level, it brings you to an overlook which gives a great vantage point of the flight landing path. Because we're on a mountain we are at the same altitude of planes turning into the landing. My friend who is a Pilot was also there giving me great insight on the pilots maneuver into that landing so I was completely in my element. Wish I caught pictures but it was one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had.

    Nathan D.

    Go early as it gets busier and busier the later the day gets. Many ppl try to get there just b4 sunset so they can watch it .. so this is likely the busiest time to go. You can do a half experience as well as the full experience which will take you all the way up to sugar mountain. I also recommend doing the fast past... it really helps esp when there and the place is crowded

    Benedict C.

    Sugarloaf Mountain will be near the top of any list for things to do in Rio de Janeiro. I visited Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf on the same day and I honestly enjoyed Sugarloaf more. The cable car ride up gives great views but the views from the top are even better. I didn't know that there are 2 peaks so you ride up a cable car twice. There's a lot of room to walk and there are cafes to buy some snacks too. Even though there was a lot of people I never felt cramped. We booked our tickets ahead of time and I recommend it. I'm sure the lines can get crazy. Depending on your schedule most sites even do package deals for Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. My friends and I even attended a party at Sugarloaf that went until sunrise. So I experienced Sugarloaf at sunrise and sunset. That was really cool. Another must-see in Rio.

    Zemin H.

    We came here early to avoid the long line. A glass cable car carried us to the top of iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain, actually expect to ride second cable car to real mountain top, which is a symbol of the city, in ideal conditions, I supposed to see the stunning panorama of the beaches, Corcovado Mountain, downtown Rio, and Guanabara Bay, etc. actually what you can see is by chance, the mist of cloud always come across to make you wonder, and it's hard to take a good picture of the stunning panoramic view of bay. There are squirrel-like primates called marmosets which can be spotted near the cable car stations and trails on the mountain , a species native to eastern Brazil. The tourists are discouraged to feed them.

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    Amisha R.

    Gorgeous panoramic views of Rio. Go for the sunset to catch for the best views on a clear day; on Fridays and Saturdays they have a dj at the first cable stop at 4:30 (times may vary depending on time of year). There are tons of cute shops and restaurants once you get off the cable car also. I recommend getting the fast pass to cut the long lines.

    Beth S.

    Absolutely breathtaking! Amazing experience! If you're from a flat place (like south Florida), the topography of Brazil will blow you away! And one of the best ways to experience the beauty of that country is by going to Sugar Loaf Mountain. We went here as part of an excursion. We went to 4 different places. This was stop #3. I don't know what a regular entry ticket costs because we had an all day excursion. But, you could spend a lot of time here! We went on a Thursday afternoon. There weren't really any lines. There are two large cars that take people up and down the mountain. Each holds up to 65 people. We had about 30 people in each car. The tram car takes you up to a smaller mountain where you'll have great views, but change onto another tram. We saw the cutest little monkey on the first mountain! The second tram takes you up to the top of Sugar Loaf. The view is amazing! So many islands, beaches, and mountains! It's a great place to watch the sunset. There's shops and snack bars on the mountain. This is a bucket list thing to do in Rio. A "must do" in Rio.

    Tyler L.

    This very famous mountain (Sugarloaf) was named this way because its shape resembles a piece of refined sugar named sugarloaf that was sold back in the day. As an attraction itself, it is simple but marvelous. The mountain has an observation deck that offers amazing views of the whole city. To get to the top, you actually have to take two trams. The first tram takes you to a lower peak, and then the second one takes you to the top. I really enjoyed even the trams themselves. They are open glass wall cars that give you 360 degree views of everything as you rise up. This is simply a can't miss attraction for visitors to Rio.

    Sara G.

    You must go to Sugar Loaf while you're in Rio! Best views on a clear day! Sugar Loaf is situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 1,299 ft above the harbor. It gets its name due to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. It is known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city.

    Stephen J.

    Rio is quite an adventure and this family friendly excursion up the Sugar Loaf Mountain was breathtaking. A must do. The cable car was safe and the environment provided a panoramic view of Rio. I could see the surrounding nature, hear the birds, feel the environment and see the airport and boats from afar. Treat yourself!

    Carmen V.

    Another must see when in Rio de Janeiro...the views are simply spectacular. It is very hot, but don't worry, enough spots to stop and have a drink. It is super touristic place but for some reason the day I went with my group (we were like 100 people attending a wedding in Rio) there was not that many, so I did not feel that 'too crowded' thing as in the Cristo Redentor excursion. I loved the whole experience of taking the cable up and just being there, observing the fabulous views and talking to other tourists. Somehow, since my skin is usually a topic of conversation and Brazilians are not shy to ask and I also speak the language...I got to meet people from other areas of Brazil that were visiting Rio, some for the first time in their lives!

    Nicole E.

    This is a must while in Rio. It provides some fantastic views of the city. It's not a long ride, but gives you such great vantage points of the city. Can't beat some of the selfies once you are up the cable. You can take some great pics on an overcast day, but I can imagine what the landscape would look like on a beautifully sunny day too.

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    Be a Local Tours - Favela tour with lots of beautiful street art

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    I took two great tours with Be A Local when I was visiting Rio. I found the agency through Green…read moreToad Tours, which works with Be A Local to provide Rio sightseeing. Both of my tours were in January 2019. First I joined the Complete Rio City Tour, which lasted about 7 hours and included visits to: - Christ the Redeemer - Santa Teresa - Steps - Municipal Cathedral - Sugarloaf Mountain and Cable car Everything was included except water and snacks. Fernando was our guide, and he did a great job with an informative and humorous commentary. Aside from as few sexist remarks, it was very well done. Just please stop talking about women's "purity" Fernando, that's a sexist social construction. Two days later, I took the Favela Tour, which lasted about 5 hours. The tour visits the Rocinha Favela and includes: - Art gallery - Short "samba" drumming and kids dancing - Bakery - Artisan jewellery stand - Community Centre Tipping and purchases are not included. While it felt oddly voyeuristic to visit a favela, and was the closes to dark tourism I've ever been, I am glad I went. It was raining a bit but this wasn't a problem. If anything, it made the weather more bearable. I happened to have Fernando again and he was on the spot with a lot of his insightful political commentary. Only problem was that he only talked about men in the favelas. We had to ask about women's quality of life to get Fernando to include info about women. That's something the company should work into its script. Altogether these tours helped me get to know Rio. I'm glad I took them, and would recommend them. They were a fair value for the price and Fernando was quite a pleasant guide. Happy travels!

    While in brasil, I found this great company for day trips…read more I did the citytour (5hrs) and favela trip. The citytour involved seeing the major highlights of rio in one day and the favela tour was a walk down the hill in one of the favela. What I liked: - small group (we were with 3 on citytrip and 5 on favela trip) - even though rio is not a safe city, I felt save at all time with our guide - the company does tours but also supports the local community - good price quality - focus on the young at heart (as tours involve some exercise in walking) - knowledgeable guides - pick up and drop off at hostel reception

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    City tour, which includes sugar loaf mountain at sunset

    Be a Local Tours - Favela tour involves walking through narrow streets. Some level of fitness is required.

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    Favela tour involves walking through narrow streets. Some level of fitness is required.

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