the sugarloaf mountain (pão de açúcar) looms large on the skyline over looking rio de janeiro's harbor. the granite colossus is one of the city's major tourist attractions located at the mouth of guanabara bay, in the neighborhood of urca.  this site adorns postcards the world over.

the mountain offers both fantastic trekking and rock climbing opportunities, known as one of the most expansive urban climbing areas in the world, sugar loaf offers more than 250 routes. from the peak, one of the most complete panoramic views of rio can be enjoyed, and definitely one of the most unforgettable.