How do I get to the top of the Sugarloaf in Rio?

Question

How do I get to the top of the Sugarloaf in Rio?

Answer 1

matt is correct, but with one comment: the base of the sugarloaf is not at botafogo (a rio neighborhood). It is at Urca (another, very small and beautiful neighborhood).

also, once you are there, you should go and walk around the sugarloaf base (called claudio coutinho's road): it is right by the sea, and it's the last piece of original forest in the city of rio, where you can see wild parrots flying around.

years ago, at the first stop of the two cablecars, there were music shows at friday/saturday nights, with an unbelievable beautiful views of the city. I am not sure there are still music concerts like these, but you should definitely check.

Answer 2

You take two cable cars, starting at the base in Botofogo and changing half way, I presume to turn a corner. The fare includes the trip right to the top though, and the cars remind me of those in Moonraker for some reason...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattdrewry/...

Answer 3

You can also climb the sugar loaf. I've done it is not so difficult. There are many experienced guides that can show you the way.

You'll never forget it!