Our final outing in Rio de Janeiro was to Sugarloaf Mountain. It is known worldwide for its cable car and panoramic views of the city and beyond. The original cable car line was built in 1912, rebuilt around 1972–73, and rebuilt again in 2008. The name comes from the sugar trade that Portuguese started in the 16th century. Blocks of sugar were placed in conical molds made of clay to be transported on ships. The form of the peak reminded the traders of the well-known peak that had the same shape of the sugar molds.
From the top of Sugarloaf Mountain one gets an idea of how large the city is. We got to enjoy a sunset and the city lights.
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