Standing on the Sugarloaf Rio de Janeiro platform at 396 m above sea level you have a marvelous view on Rio de Janeiro. Rio downtown, the Southern beaches, Corcovado and Niteroi Bridge lay in front of you. Up there one understands why many people regard Rio de Janeiro as the most beautiful town in the world.
Evenings are the best time to visit Sugarloaf and also enjoy the magnificent sunset. Less recommendable are cloudy days or the hours between 10:00 am and 11:00 am or 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm when crowds of tourists invade the mountain.