Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 metres (1,299 ft) above sea-level, 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. Rio de Jeneiro sightseeing tours.
GPS travel destinations: 22° 56′ 55″ S, 43° 9′ 26″ W
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August 14th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
[...] Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de JaneiroHowever, 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. Rio de Jeneiro sightseeing tours. GPS travel destinations: 22 56? 55? S, … [...]
August 17th, 2008 at 1:05 am
[...] Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de JaneiroHowever, 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. Rio de Jeneiro sightseeing tours. GPS travel destinations: 22 56? 55? S, … [...]