Closest Parking: Near the Cable Car Base Station at Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca\
The closest parking to Sugarloaf Mountain is located near the cable car base station at Avenida Pasteur, 520 in the Urca neighborhood. While parking options are available, spaces can be limited, especially during busy times, so it’s recommended to arrive early or consider alternative transportation.
The neighborhood of Urca is small and has only one main street for access, so traffic can be congested during peak times
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Sugarloaf Cable Car Ticket
Duration: Cable cars leave every 15/20 minutes
The ascent is made in two stages:
The cable cars run every 15/20 minutes between 8:30am and 6:30pm. At both Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf summit, you will find shops, restaurants, and viewing platforms offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer statue, and the Atlantic Ocean
The easiest way is to take a taxi or rideshare directly to the cable car base station in Urca. You can also take the metro to Botafogo Station, then a short taxi or bus ride to Praia Vermelha, the cable car entrance.
Yes, limited parking is available near the cable car base at Avenida Pasteur, 520, but it fills up quickly. Using public transport or taxis is often more convenient.
The drive is about 24 kilometers and usually takes around 23 minutes, but traffic can vary depending on the time of day.
Yes, you can take buses that serve the Urca neighborhood and combine with the metro to reach Botafogo Station. From there, it’s a short taxi or bus ride to the cable car entrance.
Yes, the base station is located at Praia Vermelha beach in the Urca neighborhood and is well-signposted. Most drivers and locals know the location.
Walking to the cable car base is possible if you are staying in Urca or Praia Vermelha, but it’s not recommended from farther neighborhoods due to hills and distance.
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