Things to Do in Urca, Rio de Janeiro Forte São João, at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, marks the site of Rio's first Portuguese settlement from 1565. Rua São Sebastião, leading to the Urca casino, claims to be the oldest street in the city.
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Sugarloaf Mountain ★ 4.8 · 8.8k★
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Pierim Souvenirs - Urca ★ 5.0 · 676
Urca Beach ★ 4.6 · 3.6k
Small beach for sand & water activities beside large cliffs, with nearby bars & restaurants.
Where to eat & drink in Urca
Embaixada Carioca ★ 4.8 · 8.7k· R$40–160
A restaurant located on Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf Mountain, known for its award-winning feijoada, lunch, and breakfast with panoramic views.
Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 9 PM
Bar e Restaurante Urca ★ 4.5 · 12.7k· R$40–140
A classic restaurant in an iconic location overlooking the bay, serving fish & crab cakes with beer.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
Casa Que Doce ★ 4.8 · 1.6k· R$20–100
A shop offering cakes, sweets, and special gifts.
Mon 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue–Fri 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Lab Cup ★ 5.0 · 296· R$20–40
Terra Brasilis ★ 4.6 · 15.1k· R$60–160
Family-friendly spot serving Brazilian food, hand-tossed pizza & music with great view of Sugarloaf.
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Clássico Beach Club Urca ★ 4.6 · 5.5k· R$40–160
A beach club offering high gastronomy, lounges, and day use with unique views by the sea in Rio.
Every day 8:30 AM – 8:10 PM
Araá ★ 4.8 · 1.3k
Every day 8:30 AM – 9 PM
Urca Grill ★ 4.3 · 2.9k· R$20–100
Every day 6 AM – 11 PM Planning time in Urca?
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1 Sugarloaf Mountain 2 Embaixada Carioca 3 Pierim Souvenirs - Urca 4 Bar e Restaurante Urca 5 Casa Que Doce 6 Urca Beach 7 Lab Cup 8 Terra Brasilis 9 Clássico Beach Club Urca 10 Araá Other areas in Rio de Janeiro Ready to plan Urca? Turn these Urca picks into a day-by-day Rio de Janeiro plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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