The Sugar Head Mountain
Alameda Floriano Peixoto - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22291-120, Brazil 238 m SV
Description:
Speaking about the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro, one cannot but mention the famous mountain "Sugar Head". The mountain got its name due to its similarity to a piece of sugar. There is also another version, according to which the name of the mountain comes from the phrase of the natives “paunh-acuqua”, which means “High Hill” or “Guardian of the Bay”.
The height of the "Sugar Head" is 396 meters. You can get to its top with the help of a funicular, a trip on which will be a real adventure. During the trip, at least one stop will be made near the large amphitheatre. It is located on the Moro da Urca plateau.
Once at the top of the Sugar Head, you will forget about everything in the world - the view that opens from the highest point of Rio de Janeiro is truly amazing.
