Tickets for the Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

All of Rio from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain

Two cable car sections: from Praia Vermelha up to Morro da Urca, at 220 m, and from there to Sugarloaf, at 396 m. You pick the date and the entry time slot, then enjoy the top at your own pace.

Choose date and time

Adult R$ 299,00 · Child R$ 179,00 · per person

  • Buy up to 90 min before
  • Human support
  • Secure card payment
Or plan the day with Christ the Redeemer
The cable car on its way to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, above the bay
Urca · Rio de Janeiro
Diego Baravelli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Since 1912Brazil's first cable car and one of the first in the world.

The Singular Club resells tickets for the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car. This is not the park's official website.

Sales and support: The Singular Club.

2 to 3 hoursAverage visit
Same-day ticketsUp to 90 min before the slot
4 ridesUp and down both sections
A QR code per personOn your phone, scanned at each station

Tickets

Your ticket for the Sugarloaf cable car

The Cable Car Ticket and Fast Access are valid for one date and one entry slot of up to 1 hour; the Guided Tour and Sunrise at the Park have a set time. Once inside, stay as long as you like during park hours.

The 2nd section: the cabin rises from Urca to Sugarloaf, with Rio behind itDonatas Dabravolskas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cable Car Ticket

The full ride: Praia Vermelha, Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf Mountain, up and down.

AdultAges 13 and upR$ 299,00per person
ChildAges 3 to 12R$ 179,00per person
Brazil PromoBrazilians (born or resident), with a CPF · adults onlyBuy Brazil Promo R$ 269,00per person

Under 3 ride free under the park's rules — not sold here. Talk to us before you go.

  • 4 rides on the same day: up and down both sections
  • Entry within the time slot you choose
  • Viewpoints on Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf
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The cabin above Botafogo cove, full of sailboatsWilfredor · CC0 1.0

Fast Access

Priority lines at every station, shared with other visitors who have the same benefit.

Adult or child (same price)R$ 469,00per person
  • Priority boarding line
  • Air-conditioned lounge at Praia Vermelha
  • The same 4 rides and stops as the regular ticket
  • Its own spots per slot, sold per person
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Urca and the bay far belowWilfredor · CC0 1.0

Guided Tour

The cable car ride plus a 50-minute guided visit around Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf, led by a park guide.

Per personR$ 389,00per person
  • Departures at 09:30, 10:30 and 11:30, in groups of up to 20
  • Guide in Portuguese or English
  • The same 4 cable car rides as the regular ticket
  • Free to explore after the tour
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Sugarloaf Mountain at duskWilfredor · CC0 1.0

Sunrise at the Park

The park before it opens to the public, to watch the day break from the top, with breakfast at the Clássico Sunset Club restaurant.

Per person (ages 3 and up)R$ 769,00per person
  • Arrival at 04:30 in October (04:00 in November, 03:45 in December)
  • Breakfast from 6 to 8 am
  • Then free to explore the park
  • Fixed dates, bought at least 3 days ahead; weather permitting
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Secure payment by international card.

To issue the ticket, the park asks for the buyer's passport and country.

Reduced fares (60+, students, people with disabilities) and the Rio de Janeiro State resident fare are sold only by the park. For Brazilians (born or resident in Brazil), we sell the Brazil Promo fare, bought with the buyer's CPF.

Why buy from The Singular Club

  • Human supportOur team on WhatsApp, before and after you buy.
  • Availability up frontSee the slots with availability before paying, and buy up to 90 min before.
  • Ticket on your phoneBy email, with each person's QR code.
  • Rio in a dayA ready-made plan to pair it with Christ the Redeemer.

How it works

A date, an entry slot and the rest of the day up top

  1. 1

    Pick a date and slot

    Slots last up to 1 hour, such as entering between 10:00 and 11:00. You can buy for today, up to 90 min before the slot starts.

  2. 2

    Get your ticket

    Pay by card. Your ticket arrives by email, with a QR code for each person.

  3. 3

    Enter in your slot and ride up

    At Praia Vermelha, the QR code is scanned at each station. Once in, stay as long as you like.

Good to know

  • You cannot enter before or after the slot you bought
  • Single entry: once you leave the park, the ticket is no longer valid
  • 4 rides: up and down each section once, on the same day
  • Open daily, 8:30 am to 9 pm; last cable car up at 7:30 pm. Check the hours for your day

The ride

Three stations, two cable sections and the whole city

Each section takes about 3 minutes, in cabins for up to 65 people. Tap a stop to see where it is.

The cable car on its way to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, above the bay

Model built on Copernicus terrain, calibrated to the official heights of both peaks, with OpenStreetMap positions; cabins are enlarged so you can see them.

  1. 1st section · about 530 m of cable

  2. 2nd section · about 750 m of cable

The cable car on its way to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, above the bay · Diego Baravelli · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sunset seen from Sugarloaf Mountain

Sunset

To watch the sun go down from the top

The park suggests the 12 pm and 1 pm entry slots to enjoy its Sunset with DJs calmly, on the scheduled dates. For the sunset itself, our suggestion is the same: go in early in the afternoon, explore both stops and stay up top.

Astronomical time; from Sugarloaf, the sun disappears behind the mountains a little earlier.

3 pm to 6 pm is the busiest time, with a line to board. Mornings are usually quieter.

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Sunset seen from Sugarloaf Mountain · Wilfredor · CC0 1.0

1917: the original wooden cable car on a postcard
1917: the original wooden cable car · A. Ribeiro (1917) · Domínio público

History

More than a hundred years up Sugarloaf Mountain

Opened in 1912, it was Brazil's first cable car and one of the first in the world.

  1. 1912The 1st section opens, from Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca
  2. 1913The 2nd section opens, up to Sugarloaf
  3. 1972Bubble-shaped cabins with see-through sides arrive
  4. 2008New cabins from Switzerland, with the same design
  5. 2012100 years; Rio becomes a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape

More than 40 million passengers since it opened, according to the park.

Getting there

Boarding is at Praia Vermelha, in Urca

Av. Pasteur, 520 — Urca. The park has no parking of its own.

Metro + bus

Get off at Botafogo station (exit E, Mena Barreto) and take bus 513 on Rua Voluntários da Pátria to UNIRIO; from there it is about 260 m on foot.

Bus

Lines 107 (Central–Urca), 513 (Urca–Metrô Botafogo), 518, 519 and 167.

Car or ride app

Ask to be dropped at Av. Pasteur, 520. There are paid car parks nearby, such as at the Rio Sul and Casa & Gourmet malls.

Bike

The park has no bike racks; there is a bike-share station on Av. Pasteur.

From Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado
From Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado · Wilfredor · CC0 1.0

Rio in a day

From up there, you see Christ. And from Christ, Sugarloaf.

Sugarloaf and Corcovado are about 5.5 km apart as the crow flies: you can do both on the same day.

  1. 1

    Morning at Christ the Redeemer

    Ride the train up Corcovado through the forest, or take the van via Paineiras.

  2. 2

    Lunch in the South Zone

    Botafogo and Urca sit between the two landmarks.

  3. 3

    Afternoon on Sugarloaf

    Enter in the 12 pm or 1 pm slot and stay up top until sunset.

Driving route to the train station (about 5.6 km, without traffic)

Corcovado Train

The train through the forest, from Cosme Velho to Christ

See train times

Before you go

Rules and accessibility

Accessibility

  • 8 lifts and platforms across the three stations
  • A wheelchair at each station, subject to availability
  • Baby changing room and a microwave for bottles; strollers allowed
  • Not accessible: the Time Capsule (Urca) and the Clássico restaurant (Sugarloaf)

Not allowed

  • Drones, tripods, umbrellas, beach chairs, coolers and bags larger than 25 × 35 × 55 cm
  • Going shirtless, in swimwear or barefoot
  • Eating and drinking inside the cabins; glass objects
  • Skateboards, scooters, skates, bikes, balls and balloons
  • Animals, except guide dogs and documented emotional support dogs

Bring

  • Your ticket on your phone, with the screen brightness up
  • Children's ID
  • Under-16s only with a parent or guardian
  • Comfortable shoes and sunscreen

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official cable car website?

No. The Singular Club resells tickets for the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car. The purchase, ticket delivery and support are ours; the ride is operated by the park.

How does the time slot work?

Each ticket is valid for one date and one entry slot of up to 1 hour (for example, entering between 10:00 and 11:00). You cannot enter before or after the slot. Once in, stay as long as you like during park hours.

Can I buy for today?

Yes, while spots last: sales for each slot close 90 min before it starts.

How do I get my ticket?

By email, once payment is confirmed, with a QR code for each person. Show it on your phone, with the brightness up, at each station. You can also print it at the park's kiosks.

Do children pay? And babies?

Children aged 3 to 12 use the child ticket, under the park's rules — bring their ID. Under 3 ride free; that case is not sold here, so talk to us before you go.

Do you sell senior or resident fares?

No. Reduced fares (60+, students, people with disabilities) and the Rio de Janeiro State resident fare are sold only by the park, with proof. For Brazilians (born or resident in Brazil), we sell the Brazil Promo fare, bought with the buyer's CPF.

What is Fast Access?

A ticket with a priority boarding line and access to the air-conditioned lounge at Praia Vermelha, with the same rides as the regular ticket. It has its own spots per slot and is sold per person.

What is the Brazil Promo?

It is the park's promotional fare for Brazilians, born or resident in Brazil. Here it is sold with the buyer's CPF, comes from the same spots as the regular ticket and includes the same rides. Bring proof: the park may ask for it at the entrance. It is for adults only and goes in a separate order: children's or Adult tickets go in another order.

How does the Guided Tour work?

A park guide leads the group, of up to 20 people, for 50 minutes from Morro da Urca to Sugarloaf, telling the story of the cable car and the area, in Portuguese or English. Departures are at 09:30, 10:30 and 11:30, and the ticket already includes the cable car rides. After the tour, you are free to explore.

How does Sunrise at the Park work?

You go in before the park opens to the public to watch the day break from the top. In October arrival is at 04:30 (04:00 in November, 03:45 in December); the time on the ticket is what counts, and the park may adjust it to the sunrise. Breakfast is served from 6 to 8 am at the Clássico Sunset Club restaurant, and then you are free to explore. There are only fixed dates, tickets must be bought at least 3 days ahead and the experience depends on the weather. Children under 3 are free.

What document do I need to buy?

The park issues the ticket with the buyer's ID: foreign visitors give their passport and country.

What if it rains?

The park opens in the rain and has covered areas. Strong wind or lightning may stop the cable car for a while. Sunset with DJs is cancelled if it rains.

Can I cancel or change my date?

Talk to our team on WhatsApp before your date: we'll see with you what is possible for your ticket.

Is there parking?

The park has no parking of its own. There are paid car parks nearby, such as at the Rio Sul and Casa & Gourmet malls.

How long does the visit take?

Allow 2 to 3 hours. Each cable car section takes about 3 minutes; the rest is time to enjoy both stops.

Can I visit Christ the Redeemer on the same day?

Yes: Corcovado is just a few kilometres away. One idea is Christ in the morning and Sugarloaf in the afternoon. See the plan →

Another question? Talk to us on WhatsApp

Photos

The ride in photos

Tap a photo to enlarge it.

Ready to go up?

Choose your slot and ride up Sugarloaf Mountain

Buy in a few minutes, get your ticket by email and talk to real people. Sales for each slot close 90 min before.

Sugarloaf Mountain at dusk · Wilfredor · CC0 1.0

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R$ 179,00· Adult R$ 299,00

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