alternatively, the mirante is reachable via trail starting from inside the favela santa marta, this is a relatively safe options since its pacification in 2008. 

if going via hiking on the trail, a professional hiking guideis necessary - in addition to the extra safety hiking guides can provide, professional guides are fluent in portuguese and would be indispensable in case of an emergency to communicate with rescue crews.

published by ayrton, this page displays a spectacular 360-degree picture taken from the mirante dona marta (the higher of the two) on a clear sunny day with gorgeous blue skies.