Viewpoint · Urca, Rio de Janeiro

Morro da Babilônia

Morro da Babilônia
Photo: Arthur Jacob, CC BY-SA 3.0 via 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.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Visiting Morro da Babilônia: what to know

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

Rio de Janeiro 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 FAQs

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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