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Sugarloaf Mountain (in Portuguese, Pão de Açúcar) is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, from the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Rising 396 metres (1,299 ft) above boats that come into the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. However, it is believed by some that the name actually derives from Pau-nh-acuqua (“high hill”) in the Tupi-Guarani language, as used by the indigenous Tamoios.
I went to its top, last week, with architect Rita Mandarino, to take photos for a study she is developing in order to make sure the whole touristic complex is accessible for the elderly and disabled.
Although we were on an "official mission", I could not resist and took some pics for myself...
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