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Reach the top of Sugarloaf on foot and by rock, then ride the cable car down.
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Olhar da Rocha · Climbing, no experience needed
Abseiling on Morro da Urca
A short rainforest trail and a vertical descent facing Guanabara Bay.
- 2 to 3 hours
- Easy to moderate
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Minimum 2 people
- EN · ES · PT
About this experience
One of Rio's most accessible adventures. The walk starts on Pista Cláudio Coutinho at Praia Vermelha and climbs about 1.5 km through the forest to the top of Morro da Urca, in 30 to 50 minutes. There your guide sets up the abseil and you descend the rock face with Guanabara Bay and Praia Vermelha below. No experience needed.
In numbers
- Hike
- ≈ 1.5 km · 30–50 min
- Altitude
- 220 m
How the day goes
- Meet at Praia Vermelha and walk along Pista Cláudio Coutinho.
- Hike up the Morro da Urca trail.
- Safety briefing and abseil down the rock face.
- Walk back down or take the cable car (ticket not included).
Included
- Certified climbing guide
- Certified safety gear (helmet, harness, ropes)
- Personal accident insurance
Not included
- Cable car ticket for the descent (optional)
- Transport to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
What to bring
- Light clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- 1.5 L of water
- Light snack
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Cap or hat
Good to know
- For safety, leave earrings, piercings, rings and watches behind. Tie long hair back while climbing.
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