5 amazing facts about Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous landmarks. Find it with Brazil ATM!

The name "Sugarloaf" comes from its shape. It looks like the sugar blocks used in the 16th century.

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The Sugarloaf cable car opened in 1912. It was Brazil’s first and the world’s third.

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From the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, you can see stunning views of Rio. The beaches, Christ the Redeemer, and Guanabara Bay

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Sugarloaf Mountain appeared in famous movies like Moonraker (1979), a James Bond film.

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Sugarloaf Mountain offers a stunning view and is home to diverse wildlife. Marmosets, lizards, and various birds can be spotted.

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