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Sugarloaf MountainvsMuseu de Arte do Rio - MAR
Both Sugar Loaf Mountain and Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Sugar Loaf Mountain scores significantly higher than Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR. Sugar Loaf Mountain comes in at #1 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 7 sources such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Sugarloaf Mountain
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U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-240
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Fodor's "The indigenous Tupi people originally called the soaring 396-meter (1,300-foot) granite block at the mouth of Baía de Guanabara pau-nh-acugua (high, pointed peak)." Full review
Concierge "On sunny, clear days, the cable car ride up to 700-foot Morro da Urca and then on to the taller, 1,300-foot Pão de Açucar is a classic Rio experience."
Frommer's "Along with samba, beaches, and beautiful women, the Sugarloaf remains one of the original and enduring Rio attractions." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Seen from the peak of Pão de Açúcar, Rio is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in the world." Full review
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Avoid cloudy days.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Sugarloaf Mountain, the rocky peak named after the shape of its outline... affords an uninterrupted view over Rio." Full review
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When the sun goes down, the panorama is absolutely magical but as such it draws heavy crowds.
Afar Magazine "You must go to Sugarloaf Mountain. It has beautiful views of the entire city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sugarloaf Mountain, or Pão de Açúcar, is a must-visit for anyone exploring Rio." Full review
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Sugarloaf Mountain, or Pão de Açúcar, is a must-visit for anyone exploring Rio. Like most view-oriented attractions, it's best taken in on a cloudless day, in early morning to avoid crowds.
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Standing high above Rio's bustling metropolis at 1,299 feet, Sugar Loaf Mountain cascades over the picturesque Guanabara Bay." Full review
Frommer's "Along with samba, beaches, and beautiful women, the Sugarloaf remains one of the original and enduring Rio attractions" Full review
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR Fodor's Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
The Telegraph Frommer's
Praca Maua, downtown, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20090-060
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Fodor's "The 2013 opening of the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) has provided a compelling reason for visitors to head to this part of town." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The National Museum of Fine Art has 16 000 works, making it one of the largest collections in the country." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The huge museum hosts wide-ranging exhibitions that focus on Rio in all its complexity – its people, landscapes, beauty, challenges and conflicts." Full review
Travel + Leisure " Just the architecture alone—which won best building in a worldwide competition upon opening—is worth the trip. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At Rio's Museum of Modern Art you will find works by Picasso, Brancusi and Rodin alongside pieces by Jorge Barrão, Florian Reiss, Ernesto Neto and Felipe Barbosa." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inaugurated in 2013, the Museu de Arte do Rio, dedicated to the arts and visual cultures, houses temporary exhibitions going from Baroque art to modern art." Full review
The Telegraph "The bold colours and childlike drawings come to life, not least in the form of ‘Brasil Cinco Séculos’, a vast frieze telling the 500-year history of Brazil. " Full review
Frommer's "The MAR literally bridges the old and the new, consisting of a beautifully restored 19th-century palace and a newly constructed sleek modern building." Full review
