04 Apr 2025
We purchased a fast pass for a Monday in early April for 3pm. It’s debatable if we needed it because the line was not very long. However, it was pretty great to be greeted with an ice cold water and chaperoned directly to the first cable car to Urca Mountain. Urca has stunning views, gift kiosks, and food and beverage options. I would have been very happy with the panararama views from Urca. But, wow, when we took the next cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain, the views were even better! Sugarloaf also has gift shops and food and beverage options. But one of the best things about the entire experience was the trail through the Sugarloaf forest where we encountered the cutest little monkeys (monkeys? Marmosets? Lemurs? I’m not sure, but whatever they are, they were adorable!). This is a must do in Rio!