in an area famed for the miraculous pedra da gávea and pedra bonita it is hard for other points of interest to attract any attention, however, it is exactly these two iconic sites that give the mirante das canoas its popularity, as it offers unrivalled views of the two peaks.

one of the lesser-known viewpoints, mirante das canoas often slips under the radar of visitors to the city, which adds to its charm, keeping it relatively quiet in comparison to many of the other lookout points in rio de janeiro.