while morro da urca is a hotspot for hikers and rock climbers, and morro cara de cão is an integral part of the skyline, because it juts out into the bay in such a conspicuous way, sugar loaf is by far the most recognizable hill in urca and, along with corcovado, the most famous in rio.   its signature cable car runs from approximately 8 am to 8 p. m., and leaves from praia vermelha.

a walk along urca's promenade rewards with gorgeous skyline views, and the mureta da urca -a short stonewall where to sit and enjoy the company of the many local fishermen - is a uniquely romantic spot on any night of the week.