when relying on local taxis, it is important to set up a return trip in advance, as it could be difficult to find a taxi at the mirante.

taxis stop at the final point of the bus line, just two stops past praça rádio amador and from this area this would be the best way to both reach the top by taxi, and to arrange for a trip back.

the parque da cidade is at the end of estrada da viração, in the são francisco neighborhood, and can be seen on this google map.