Discover the Joys of Hiking at Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain

Are you planning on a vacation in Rio de Janeiro? Among the many exciting things to do and see in Rio, be sure to visit Sugarloaf Mountain. Sugarloaf Mountain (aka Pão de Açúcar) is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in Rio de Janeiro. The mountain is mesmerising and is perched at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, 396 metres (1,300 foot) above sea level. Tourists who are on a quest of the classic Carioca experience shouldn’t miss hiking to the top of Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain.