Urca
Urca
4.5
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Neighbourhood: Urca
Urca is one of the oldest areas in Rio. Known for its incredible views of the city, the neighbourhood runs along Guanabara bay, providing visitors with an opportunity to watch the sunset from one of Rio’s greatest natural treasures: Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar). It is said that the locals in Urca are “bon vivant,” which is one of the reasons the area attracts people of all styles and ages. Urca is the perfect place to take a stroll and appreciate the area’s beautiful architecture, enjoy a cocktail and some delicious seafood pastries at a bar, or bring a bottle of wine and enjoy it while sitting anywhere along the stone seawall known as the “mureta.”
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Wanderlassie
Oldsmar, FL2,670 contributions
Feb 2020
After visiting Sugarloaf talked husband in to dinner in Urca. Taxi was pleasant but most of what we passed was small neighborhood feel. Dinner overlooked small beach that seemed safe. Would recommend only if you like more quiet haunts.
Written 3 March 2020
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PTRio
Rio de Janeiro113 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
Urca is a neighborhood, a rather expensive one to live in, which lies at the foot of the Pao de Acuca (cable car). It is one of Rio's safest neighborhoods as it has but one road to enter/leave by. There is a small beach, and there once was a Casino/Show House, but it has been closed for many years. Carmen Miranda sang there prior to WWII. The building is now supposedly being converted into a design school. I say supposedly because in Rio one never knows until a project is complete.
Written 28 March 2013
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Luis B
Sao Paulo, SP16 contributions
Oct 2019
Urca is the best place for a bike ride in Rio. Althought car owners in Rio are nonsense and dont respect transit laws at all, Urca is by far the best place for a friendly and easy ride. I would suggest to finish the ride drinking a beer in the beach
Written 15 October 2019
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,648 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
We finished our day trip there and really like the quietness of this place. The area is really chill and beautiful with tons of character. We really liked the local shops and restaurants as well.
Written 14 February 2019
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Wase Choueri
Dubai, United Arab Emirates43 contributions
Aug 2018
We loved it, peaceful break from the other beaches. The best part is walking the trail towards the morro de urca and pao de azucar.
Written 13 August 2018
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FernandoLRM
Rio de Janeiro, RJ78 contributions
June 2017 • Couples
Maybe one of the best places in Rio to take sunset pictures! It's also near theSugar Loaf and you can do both in the same day easily.
If you're going in a couple it can be romantic, but with friends you will be able to relax and have fun.
Don't be fooled, in weekends and holidays the place will be crowded, so be sure to be there not too late late so you'll be able to get a great place to watch nature's spectacle!
If you're going in a couple it can be romantic, but with friends you will be able to relax and have fun.
Don't be fooled, in weekends and holidays the place will be crowded, so be sure to be there not too late late so you'll be able to get a great place to watch nature's spectacle!
Written 29 June 2017
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RioUrbanExploration
Rio de Janeiro, RJ93 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
Urca is the small neighbourhood where everybody would like to live. Generally cited the safest area in Rio, because of the single access road and the military academies and bases.
It is home of one of the best sunsets in town, small hikes and - of course - the Sugarloaf mountain.
Well worth a visit - preferably on a bike.
It is home of one of the best sunsets in town, small hikes and - of course - the Sugarloaf mountain.
Well worth a visit - preferably on a bike.
Written 17 April 2013
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A.B.Maeda
Rio de Janeiro, RJ430 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
The best view of the Botafogo and Niteroi! This is a calm, gorgeous place. The beaches are not very clean! But the Universities, Sugar Loaf, Pista Coutinho, Army Fort, and the Mureta da Urca where people meet to drink a beer and watch the sunset!
Written 27 May 2019
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kitty_kattp
Banstead, UK389 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
This is a great part of town - a little oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the main beaches. Some very picturesque landscape(s) and great photo opportunities. A lovely way to spend an afternoon or day. Easy to navigate and walk around. Plenty of little shops and cafes. Would recommend.
Written 11 May 2019
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BLeme
Hendersonville, TN55 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Sunsets are very romantic on Urca! Tucked away in Rio... only one way in and out (by land), this little beach is a bit of quiet oasis in the hustle and bustle of Rio. There is a very secure and peaceful vibe and the view is wonderful. Good restaurants along the relatively small quiet beach. I love it here!
Written 27 April 2019
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Would Urca be a good place for a family vacation with 2 teenage sons?
Written 5 November 2022
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