in addition pedra da gávea, its sister and higher mountain, can be appreciated from pedra bonita - pedra da gávea also offers a fabulous view point of rio de janeiro, but it is quite challenging and not recommended for inexperienced  hikers.

one of the reasons that make of pedra bonita one of the favorite viewpoints of rio, is the fact that it is still a somewhat hidden spot in the city. thus, it not only offers its visitors the possibility of enjoying interesting sights of the city at bird view, but also the unique pleasure of knowing, that only a  few have had the chance of appreciating them.