Sugar Head Mountain and Historic Center

Natural complex Sugar Head second must-see in Rio de Janeiro

A privileged view of the city and infrastructure for those who want to absolutely admire the sky, sea and mountains of Rio de Janeiro. Unusual peninsula: monolithic cliffs, rainforest and Atlantic coast The complex consists of two hills Urca and Sugar Head, we will climb them on the traditional cable car, which was the first installed in Brazil.

First, on Morro da Urca, about 200 meters high. On the observation deck there are restaurants with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, souvenir shops, a helipad. open theatre and small museum After that, only 750 meters are left to reach the top of the Sugar Head, from where absolutely breathtaking views of the beaches, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the historical center and the satellite city of Niteroy break away.

Afterwards, we will travel to the historical and business center of Rio to see the unusual architecture up close and feel the atmosphere of Rio. Our road passes through the beach of Botafogo, from where a beautiful view of the Sugar Head itself opens, we will stop at the monument to Estacio de Sa for a photo. Further, we will pass through the largest city park Aterro de Flamengo, the monument to the Fallen in the Second World War, the Museum of Modern Art. Finally, in the central part of the city, we will see the Imperial Palace, the central square of Rio Cinelandia, with the Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the Museum of Fine Arts.

We will visit the most unusual Cathedral, count how many arches there are in the aqueduct of Carioca (Arcos da Lapa) and what kind of tram goes on it: Then, we will go to the Stairs of Celarón – one of the most fascinating streets in the world!