in a city with a plethora of iconic mountains, it can be hard for individual peaks to stand out from the crowd, but the morro do leme, with its unique historical past, draws visitors in, even amongst the touristic powerhouses that surround it.

ideally placed, in the leme neighborhood, at the eastern end of copacabana beach, the morro do leme stands proud as the modestly sized mountain, which straddles the bay.

extremely easy to access for visitors staying in the zona sul (south zone) of rio, the mountain is considered an area of environmental conservation, and is rich with dense vegetation, vibrant colors and an abundance of rare and exotic flora and fauna.