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Morro da Urca trail (Transcarioca section 25)

Rio de JaneiroFree

What to expect

Climb the Morro da Urca trail from Praia Vermelha to the Sugarloaf cable-car midpoint for bay views, without needing a ticket.

When it’s available

Any day · 1.9 km · about 1 hr

Good to know

  • Outdoors: best when it’s dry

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