Rio de Janeiro - Sugar Loaf

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We took a city bus to Sugar Loaf. We use Google Maps to find the correct bus to take. The busses in Rio are easy to take because you don't need coins to ride the bus. There is a person on the bus who takes your money and gives you change. You can also ask this person to let you know when you should get off for Sugar Loaf. Ask them in Spanish because they do not speak English. The bus dropped us off a block away and we walked up to the base of Sugar Loaf. You can purchase your tickets on the Internet then go to a machine to print your tickets. We did not buy our tickets on the Internet but bought them when we arrived. The ticket line is set up for a long line but there was no line the day we arrived. We paid half price since we are over 60 years old, so that was nice. Your ticket buys you a ride on two cable cars. The first car takes you to the half way spot where you can take pictures then the next cable car takes you to the top. We took pictures, enjoyed the view and had lunch at the cafe. Many people visit Sugar Loaf Mountain as part of a tour but we are trying to save money so we avoid tours when we can.

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Comments

[Tom Byrne]

great pictures from sugar loaf
Do you guys have an apartment while in Rio. Original post talked about an apartment and then I read that you may be staying at a hotel near the beach area??