The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways
Sugarloaf Cable Car
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Top 10
Two-stage cable car running from Urca up to Morro da Urca and on to Sugarloaf Mountain. Riders see the city, the sea, the river and Christ the Redeemer, and find restaurants, shops and exhibits at the top.
Highlights
- Morro da Urca middle station
- Christ the Redeemer view
- Monkeys and exotic birds
Good to know
- Fast Ticket or priority pass skips queues
- Long lines at both stations and on descent
- Clouds can cover the views within minutes
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