As someone who was born in Rio de Janeiro and is now living in Michigan, I would say... I MISS THAT VIEW!!! For me, it's the perfect view - you have eveyting there... the mix of mountains, valleys,and beaches is quite breathtaking.... take your camera, hope for a non-cloudy skyand you won't regret... more

My dream was to be up the Sugar Loaf at sunset. Considering it had been a cloudy day, I was certainly not disappointed. The whisps of clouds rolled in and out, at times shrouding the Sugar Loaf as they blew across. Due to the clouds you could not see the actual sun setting, but the sky and cloud colouring said... more

A note to anyone planning to go to the Sugar Loaf: bring cash or Visa debit card because those are the only options for purchasing tickets. And yes, the view is spectacular, especially if you're lucky enough to time your visit so you can see the sunset. more

Ok...Just to start off...This place is by far the most spectacular geographical destination I have ever visited. You have a mixture of mountains, valleys, beaches, heat, fog...It's amazing. The ride up to the Sugar Loaf is exhilirating...You dangle in that glass capsule and feel like you're soaring to the top of the mountain. Once you make it to the top,... more

Ride a cable car to two mountain peaks (Sugar Loaf being the tallest and last) for outstanding views of the bay, ocean, and city. The cars seemed to be departing about every 15 minutes. When you reach the last peak, don't miss the park that you can access by walking down the mountain just a short way. Enough said, look... more

You get 2 cable cars up to the top, people working there are lovely. You might have a nervous breakdown on the ride up there due to the multiple "aged" cabel cars laying amongst the trees but the view from the top is superb. more