standing out as one of rio de janeiro's most iconic natural landmarks, pão de açúcar looms over the city's famous coast as an early indication of the wealth of natural wonders that lay within.

favored by locals and visitors alike, the mountain has become more than just a symbol of the city, but an activity in itself, and an engaging experience for people of all ages and capabilities.

its curious shape, said to resemble a concentrated sugar loaf, inspired the name of the mountain, as pão de açúcar literally translates as sugar loaf mountain.