Until 11:30 am
Breakfast
Start early and combine the first cable car ride with a table facing Sugarloaf Mountain.
See breakfast →
Morro da Urca · restaurant's official guide
Plan your visit to Embaixada Carioca.
Access, cable car tickets, service times, menu and table reservations in a simple route for breakfast or lunch with a Sugarloaf view.
LocationMorro da Urca, first stop
BreakfastServed until 11:30 am
Lunch11:30 am–5 pm
ImportantTicket and table are separate
Direct answer
How do I fit the restaurant into my tour?
Embaixada Carioca is on Morro da Urca, the cable car's first stop, inside Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar. Buy a park ticket to ride the cable car and make a separate restaurant reservation to secure a table.
Have breakfast until 11:30 am, Brazilian lunch from 11:30 am to 5 pm, or drinks in the late afternoon. Check park operations on its official channel on the day of your visit.
Checklist
Plan with three decisions.
Choose your time
Breakfast until 11:30 am, lunch from 11:30 am to 5 pm, or late afternoon. Allow extra time on weekends and holidays.
Choose how to go up
The cable car is the standard access and requires a ticket. The trail is a free alternative when open; check conditions and plan your way down.
Book separately
The park ticket covers the cable car. The Tagme reservation is for your restaurant table only. Neither includes the other.
Choose your moment
Three ways to enjoy the view.
11:30 am–5 pm
Brazilian lunch
Brazilian dishes, snacks, seafood and feijoada for a complete break during your tour.
Plan lunch →Late afternoon
Drinks and sunset light
Watch the light change over Guanabara Bay. Check the day's program and operating hours.
See the experience →Arrival
How to reach Morro da Urca.
By cable car
Go to Parque Bondinho at Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca. The first cable car section ends on Morro da Urca, where the restaurant is located.
By trail
The Morro da Urca trail starts at Pista Cláudio Coutinho and may provide free access when open. Check official conditions and plan your descent.
Taxi or ride app
Search for “Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar” or “Av. Pasteur, 520”. Drop-off is at the park entrance; the restaurant is uphill on Morro da Urca.
Public transportation
Botafogo metro station is a common connection for a bus or ride app to Praia Vermelha. Confirm the live route on the day.
No surprises
What each confirmation covers.
| Cable car ticket | Cable car and park access according to the product purchased. Check current prices and times at bondinho.com.br. |
|---|---|
| Tagme reservation | A table at Embaixada Carioca. It does not include park tickets, transportation or priority park admission. |
| Menu | Items and prices can change. Check the menu page before your visit. |
| Trail | Opening and conditions depend on local authorities. Confirm before leaving and do not rely on the cable car without a ticket. |
For access and operating changes, the official Parque Bondinho channels prevail. For restaurant service and tables, use Embaixada Carioca's channels.
Frequently asked questions
Answers for your itinerary.
Do I need a ticket to visit Embaixada Carioca?
Yes, if you ride the cable car: purchase a Parque Bondinho ticket separately. The trail may provide free access when it is open. Check conditions before leaving.
Does the restaurant reservation include the cable car?
No. It secures your restaurant table; park admission and access are separate.
Where can I have breakfast with a view in Rio?
Embaixada Carioca serves breakfast until 11:30 am on Morro da Urca with a direct Sugarloaf Mountain view.
Where can I have lunch on Morro da Urca?
At Embaixada Carioca, inside Parque Bondinho. Brazilian lunch is served from 11:30 am to 5 pm.
What address should I use in GPS?
Use Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar or Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca. This is the park entrance; the restaurant is on Morro da Urca.
How much time should I allow?
Allow time for arrival, ascent, sightseeing and your meal. Weekends, holidays and sunset periods may need extra margin.
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