FamxplorMorro da Urca
What to expect
Morro da Urca is a hill located in the Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The hill is 224 meters high and is the first stop of the cable cars that lead to the Sugarloaf Mountain, which is 395 meters high. The neighborhood of Urca is a traditional and wealthy residential area with nearly 7,000 inhabitants, known for its beautiful architecture, pleasantness, and lack of crass development. The area has a rich history, with the first Portuguese settlement founded at the Forte São João, a military base at the foot of the Sugarloaf Mountain, in 1565. Visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, Copacabana, and Botafogo, and explore the Cláudio Coutinho Track, a 1.25 km path that surrounds the hill of Urca. The Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill Natural Monument is a protected area that conserves the Atlantic Forest ecosystem and landscape, and offers a cable car ride, hiking trails, and rock climbing routes
Plan your family visit to the Morro da Urca with these blog insights 👇
Our Magical Cable Car Ride To Sugarloaf Mountain Rio de Janeiro
Activities: The family took a cable car ride to the top of Morro da Urca, the first stop on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain. They saw views of Christ the Redeemer statue and Guanabara Bay, and enjoyed the restaurants, shops, and drinks
Highlights: The family enjoyed the views from Morro da Urca, especially the Christ the Redeemer statue and Guanabara Bay ✨
Our Magical Cable Car Ride To Sugarloaf Mountain Rio de Janeiro
Activities: The family took a cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. They enjoyed breathtaking views of the city, beaches and landscapes. They also had dinner at the Classico Beach Club Urca at the summit
Highlights: The family enjoyed the panoramic views of the city and the magical sunset. They also loved the Classico Beach Club Urca restaurant with its amazing views of Copacabana Beach ✨
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Activities: We visited Sugarloaf Mountain and took a cable car to the top, enjoying the beautiful view of the city of Rio de Janeiro
Highlights: We have to be honest that we have visited many cities around the world, but Rio de Janeiro is still the most beautiful city to view from above ✨