The cruise ship port in Rio de Janeiro is very close to Sugar Loaf Mountain. In fact, about an hour before arrival at the port, you will see Sugar Loaf if you go to the left-hand side of the ship.
The view of Sugar Loaf Mountain from the ship is unforgettable, as it enters Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro towards the harbor. That alone will give you a sense of direction on where Sugar Loaf is located in regard to the Pier Mauá (the cruise ship port), Copacabana, Corcovado, Christ statue, and the city as a whole. Without a doubt, Rio de Janeiro is a great cruise destination.
A taxi ride from the cruise ship harbor to Sugar Loaf will take approximately 20-25 minutes. Distance-wise are 11 kilometers (6.8 miles). The yellow taxi ride costs approximately RS$28; US$14; €12 on the meter (80% more if you take a special taxi – very common at the exit of the cruise ship port).
From the Sugar Loaf Mountain back to the Pier Maua Cruise Port takes about the same time. There are a couple of taxi stands at the exit of Sugar Loaf (next to the ticket office where you previously buy the cable cars [gondolas] round-trip tickets).
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