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Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain is a distinctive 396-meter granite peak at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. One of Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmarks, it's accessible via a glass-walled cable car that offers breathtaking views of the city, beaches, and surrounding forests.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 18, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours
Recommended1.5 hours
Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
230 BRL~230 $
Child
115 BRL~115 $

Adults R$170-230, discounts for children and seniors

Best Time to Visit

Visit early morning (8-9 AM) to avoid crowds, or at sunset (5-7 PM) for golden hour views. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
gift shop
cafe
restaurants
parking
viewpoint
observation deck
wifi
atm
first aid

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 18, 2026
Monday08:00 — 21:00
Tuesday08:00 — 21:00
Wednesday08:00 — 21:00
Thursday08:00 — 21:00
Friday08:00 — 21:00
Saturday08:00 — 21:00
Sunday08:00 — 21:00

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The cable car ride takes about 3 minutes per stage. The full journey from ground to summit takes approximately 6-10 minutes.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather22°
87%1 м/с
Todayweather24°22°
Tomorrowweather24°21°
Friweather27°21°
Satweather31°21°
Sunweather29°22°
Monweather30°22°
Tueweather30°23°
29°
24°Jan
30°
24°Feb
28°
23°Mar
27°
22°Apr
25°
20°May
24°
19°Jun
24°
19°Jul
24°
19°Aug
25°
19°Sep
26°
21°Oct
26°
22°Nov
28°
23°Dec
Water temperature
25°
25°
26°
26°
24°
23°
22°
22°
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24°

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