Sarah Brown Standing high above Rio's bustling metropolis at 1,296 feet, Pão de Açúcar, or the Sugarloaf Mountain, cascades over the picturesque Guanabara Bay. From Praia Vermelha (Red Beach ...

Jutting out of the Atlantic like a stony sentinel, the mountain affords ... It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565.

Rio de Janeiro is a city that captivates with its energy, beauty, and rich culture. Stroll along the golden sands of Copacabana, feel the pulse of Ipanema, and stand in awe beneath Christ the Redeemer ...

The Sugarloaf Mountain is located in Rio de Janeiro on a peninsula that extends out into the Atlantic Ocean. The Sugarloaf Mountain was named by the Portuguese in 16th century Brazil because of ...