hiking guides can suggest even more mirantes than are listed here, as the dozens of hills, cliffs, and mountains scattered throughout the parque national tijuca and the pedra branca state park each offer great landscapes.

while most wish for a sunny, clear day to go and enjoy some of these mirantes, the best pictures are probably taken after the rain in days of scattered clouds, when the color combinations, deep contrasts, and sunset lighting make each view a true gift for the eyes.