the nearby neighborhood of urca can also be viewed from up high - it is a brilliant sight from morro do pasmado, not only because sugar loaf and the bondinho can be seen close up, but also because the area has managed to maintain a pleasant architecture. the area upholds a tranquility in contrast to the busy streets and avenues of the city.

clearly visible from the mirante, urca is divided up into numerous small lots, many of which were sold to small investors - there are not many better places to gaze at praia da urca (urca beach), which was man-made between 1920 and 1923.