Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro (Pão de Açúcar). The Pao de Azucar (aka the Sugar Loaf) stands in the background (it’s the taller hill while the smaller one is the Morro de Urca). The city of Rio de Janeiro was founded at its feet. The name comes from the native Indian Tupì language and stands for “tall and sharp mountain”. Both Pao de Azucar and Morro de Urca are linked by a “cable train” (you can see the wires).This granite cone massif is rises 396 meters over the the city of Rio and offers a spectacular view of the city and its surrounds at the top. It is surrounded by steep forest with the sea just down below. There are several areas for walking or jogging, and the Pista Claudio Coutino path that runs around the foot of the rock leads to several rock climbing areas. There are a total of 35 rock climbing routes up the mountain with varying levels of difficulty. There is a path (Caminho da Costa) that leads all the way up the massive with a 10 meter stretch that requires climbing gear (though some say it is not necessary). There are some restaurant establishments in and around here that offer ok meals but with superb views and scenery.

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