Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio's most iconic peak, reached by cable car and popular at sunset, with panoramic views over the city, bay and beaches.
Sugarloaf Mountain appears in 13 of the 16 Rio de Janeiro vlogs we indexed, first in 2014, most recently in 2026.
13 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Juan Marcel & Rhylan
Rio de Janeiro.. the Most Beautiful City in the World!! | BRAZIL VLOG ๐ง๐ท
Buy cable car tickets online for the faster line; the queue moves quickly, so arriving about 40 minutes before sunset is enough.
- Expedia
Rio de Janeiro Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
- Chews to Explore
The BEST CITY in the WORLD! Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Travel
Buying tickets online lets you skip the lines. The second cable car to the top is the best spot at sunset.
- Top Travel
How to spend 4 days in Rio de Janeiro? - Travel Guide
The cable car has carried visitors since 1912; best visited in the afternoon.
- Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos
RIO DE JANEIRO TRAVEL GUIDE ๐ง๐ท๐ Top 25 Things to Do, See, Eat & Experience in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The cable car ride is unnerving, so it's not ideal for anyone scared of heights.
- touropia
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Rio de Janeiro - Travel Video
The cable car leaves every 20 minutes from Babilรดnia hill to Morro da Urca, where a second car continues to the summit.
- Mark and Asya
Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE to Travel?! What to do in Rio, BRAZIL?
The cable car cost โฌ54 for two. Hiking up involves rock climbing and needs a paid guide with gear.
- Before You Go
Rio De Janeiro Brazil: 24 Best Things to do in Rio De Janeiro
The cable car takes about three minutes to Morro da Urca and another three to the summit.
- Leesh Brock
rio de janeiro vlog | open-door helicopter, samba nights + iconic beach days in brazil ๐ง๐ท๐
Arrive a couple of hours before your ticket's boarding time because the cable car queue gets very long at sunset.
- Island Hopper TV
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The cable car is the recommended way up at 160 reais ($31); a partial hike is also possible.
- Jumping Places
Rio de Janeiro Ultimate Travel Guide & Cost 2026 (Best Places To Visit!)
The cable car to both peaks costs 190 reais ($37); a free trail climbs the first mountain.
- Go Places with Tati & Brennan
15 BEST Things to do in Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท What to do in Brazil | Travel Guide & Tips
Sunset from the summit is the highlight; there is food, a rainforest walk and helicopter rides at the top.
Brief
Travelling With Conโ ๏ธ Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE for tourists in 2026 ๐ค 5 Safety Tips you NEED to know! ๐ง๐ท
Included in a one-day highlights tour recommended for short stays of three or four days.
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