Morro da Babilônia
Viewpoint · Urca, Rio de Janeiro

Morro da Babilônia

Photo: Arthur Jacob · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Morro da Babilônia rises above the Urca neighborhood. Trails lead to open vantage points above the city. The site shows both the bay and surrounding hills.

On day 2 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Bus or walk from Urca

Itineraries with Morro da Babilônia

Day 2 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca

How Morro da Babilônia fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Sugarloaf Mountain Cable CarSugarloaf Mountain
  2. 11:30Urca Beach and TrailPraia da Urca
  3. 15:30Morro da Babilônia Trail HikeMorro da Babilônia
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Morro da Babilônia questions

Is Morro da Babilônia safe?

Use caution on trails. Many visitors join a local guide.

How long is the hike?

The main trail takes about one hour each way.

What can I see from the top?

Views include Sugarloaf Mountain and the bay.

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