Guanabara Bay, (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil
This cable car ride provides magnificent views of Rio’s bay, city, and beaches.
“The Sugarloaf cable car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of the world’s best known attractions, has received over 37 million visitors since its opening in 1912.
The ride is divided into two stages, each lasting 3 minutes. The first stage goes from Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) to Morro da Urca (Urca Hill), at an altitude of 220 meters. The second stage goes from Morro da Urca to Sugarloaf Mountain at an altitude of 528 meters. Cable car speed varies from 21 to 31 kilometers per hour. Each car has a capacity for 65 passengers.”
http://gobrazil.about.com/od/riodejaneiro/ss/sugarloafcablecar.htm
Every tourist attraction has a cost: Adults= $27 , Children ages 6-12= $16 , Children under 6= No charge
