Natural Wonder · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
Photo: Arne Müseler via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 395 m |
| Coordinates | 22.9494° S, 43.1567° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sugarloaf Mountain is known for
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
About Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. Rising 396 m (1,299 ft) above the harbor, the peak is named for its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugarloaf. It is known worldwide for its cable car and panoramic views of the city and beyond.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Sugarloaf Mountain website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) |
| Distance from the airport | 2.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 2.7 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · 11.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sugarloaf Mountain?
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a peninsula at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?
Sugarloaf Mountain is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.9494° S, 43.1567° W.
How do I get to Sugarloaf Mountain?
The nearest town is Rio de Janeiro, and the nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), about 2.7 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugarloaf_Mountain — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210722 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.bondinho.com.br — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.