from the viewpoint of the mirante do leblon, off of niemeyer avenue, visitors can experience breathtaking seaside views of leblon beach, ipanema beach and the rock of arpoador, as well as views of rio's christ the redeemer statue, the cagarras islands and the vidigal favela.

it is located not far from the entrance of the morro dois irmãos and offers a quick alternative to hiking the morro dois irmãos, which has many of the same viewing angles of rio's western end. the morro dois irmãos has a wide entrance ramp that makes it wheelchair accessible.