Embaixada Carioca terrace in the late afternoon

Itinerary · Urca Hill

What to do after the Sugarloaf cable car

Before heading down, take a break on Urca Hill: Embaixada Carioca is at the first cable-car stop, with breakfast, Brazilian lunch and drinks facing Sugarloaf Mountain.

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WhereUrca Hill, the first stop
MorningBreakfast until 11:30 AM
AfternoonLunch from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Late afternoonDrinks and sunset until 9:00 PM

Quick answer

Where to eat after the cable car?

No need to go down: Embaixada Carioca is at the first cable-car stop, on Urca Hill. It is the only restaurant in Bondinho Park with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain.

After going up to the top, come back to Urca Hill for lunch, a draft beer or the sunset before ending your visit.

By time of day

What to do at each moment

Morning

Breakfast with a view

If you took the first cable car, the stop on your way back from the top is for breakfast, served until 11:30 AM.

Breakfast →

Around lunchtime

Brazilian food

From 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM: picanha, shrimp bobó, fish and the Academia da Cachaça feijoada, served through a formal partnership.

Lunch →

Late afternoon

Caipirinha and sunset

A caipirinha, Heineken draft beer, codfish fritters or pastéis while the sun goes down.

Sunset →

For every group

Tips for different visitors

With children

Comfortable tables and a kids' menu, with filet mignon, chicken fillet and spaghetti bolognese.

Couples

Book a table for the late afternoon, with Sugarloaf Mountain in front of you.

Groups

Book in advance. For larger groups, see the events formats.

Step by step

How to fit it into your day

  1. Choose your access

    Cable car with a ticket, or the Urca Hill trail, when open.

  2. Choose the moment

    Breakfast, lunch, drinks or an event. Book for weekends, holidays or groups.

  3. Continue your visit

    After your meal, explore the Urca Hill viewpoints or take the next cable-car leg.

Park hours and the last cable car: check the official Bondinho website. For more ideas in the city, see Visit Rio.

FAQ

Questions before your visit

Is Embaixada Carioca inside Bondinho Park?

Yes. It is on Urca Hill, the first stop of Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park.

Do I need to plan access before I go?

Yes. Most visitors ride the cable car with a park ticket. The Urca Hill trail is a free alternative when it is open.

Is it better for breakfast, lunch or drinks?

All three work: breakfast to start early, lunch for Brazilian food and the late afternoon for caipirinhas, draft beer and the sunset.

Should groups book?

Yes. Booking is recommended for groups, weekends, holidays and busy days.

Can I go with children?

Yes. The menu has a kids' menu (up to 10 years old), sandwiches and dishes such as picadinho.

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