the mirante da boa viagem was shot into prominence in 1996, with the completion of oscar niemeyer's bold mac structure, which is an architectural marvel designed to integrate into the natural landscape, and has become one of the most iconic landmarks of the city.

many visitors may not realize, that the sight was picked for the astonishing 360-degree view that it offers from the peak, which incorporates the guanabara bay as well of the most famed sites in rio.