Sugarloaf Cable Car, Aerial lift in Urca, Brazil.
The Sugarloaf Cable Car system extends over 1450 meters, connecting Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and continuing to Sugarloaf Mountain at 396 meters elevation.
Engineer Augusto Ferreira Ramos initiated the construction of this transportation system in 1908, which opened to the public on October 27, 1912.
The cable car gained international recognition through its appearance in the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker, featuring an action sequence on the tramway.
The cableway operates daily from 8 AM to 10 PM, with departures every 30 minutes and glass cabins that accommodate 65 passengers per journey.
In 1951, mechanic Augusto Goncales conducted a ten-hour rescue operation when a cable snapped, saving 22 passengers suspended mid-air.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Urca
Location: Praia Vermelha
Location: South Zone of Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1912
Official opening: October 27, 1912
Website: http://bondinho.com.br
GPS coordinates: -22.95561,-43.16685
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
These cable cars travel over mountains, cities and rivers. The routes provide views of natural landscapes and urban areas. The systems connect neighborhoods, access mountain peaks and cross waterways. Some cars rotate during transit, others set technical standards through their length or height.
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