This view of Pão de Açúcar, Sugar Loaf, is from the south. The cable car from Praia Vermelha in Urca takes you in two stages 396 m to the top, where you'll have a fantastic view of Rio de Janeiro. The most popular time to take the cable car is sunset on a clear day for postcard-perfect views.

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