cable car and viewpoint · Nova Friburgo, RJ
Teleférico do Morro da Cruz
A cable car that climbs the Morro da Cruz and delivers a 360-degree view of the city nestled among mountains. At the top there is a viewpoint, a chapel and short trails.
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About Teleférico do Morro da Cruz
The Nova Friburgo cable car is one of the most traditional outings in the Rio de Janeiro mountain region. The double chairs leave from Praça do Suspiro, in downtown, and climb the slope above the forest to the Morro da Cruz.
The cable car opened in 1975. The ride has two stages. The first stop has a leisure center with a viewpoint, a bowling alley, a snack bar and the Boneca Eva, a large figure that visitors walk through to learn about the human body. The second stage continues to the top of the Morro da Cruz.
From up there, the view opens over the city nestled in the valley and the surrounding mountains. It is the best place to understand how Nova Friburgo spreads out among the hills.
The ride takes no physical effort, but the chairs are open and pass high above the forest, which may bother people afraid of heights. Down below, Praça do Suspiro has the Capela de Santo Antônio and craft fairs on some weekends.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
One to two hours is enough to ride up both stages, enjoy the viewpoint and come back at a relaxed pace.
Best time
On clear days, more common in fall and winter; in the morning the mountains are usually less cloudy and the light favors the view of the city.
How to get there
Boarding is at Praça do Suspiro, in downtown Nova Friburgo, a short walk from the main downtown streets. If you go by car, park on the nearby streets.
Tip
Bring a jacket even on a sunny day: the wind is colder at the top, and the ride in the open chairs is in the open air.
A look at the place
Teleférico do Morro da Cruz in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teleférico do Morro da Cruz
Where do you catch the Nova Friburgo cable car?
At Praça do Suspiro, in downtown. From there the chairs climb to the Morro da Cruz.
What is there at the first-stage stop?
A leisure center with a viewpoint, a bowling alley, a snack bar and the Boneca Eva, a giant figure you walk through to learn about the human body.
Is it worth going up to the second stage?
Yes. The second stage reaches the top of the Morro da Cruz, where the view of the city and mountains is wider.
Is the ride suitable for people afraid of heights?
The chairs are open and pass high above the forest, which may bother people afraid of heights. Otherwise, the ride takes no physical effort.
Is there a fee?
Yes, the ride is paid, with different prices for one or two stages. Check hours and prices before you go.