from the peak, the unspoilt region of guaratiba is visible, as well as the secluded beaches of praias do perigoso, meio, inferno, grumari, and prainha, in addition to parts of the exotic recreio and barra da tijuca neighborhoods.

aside from hiking up the hill and the rocky alcoves, another popular activities at the pedra da tartaruga is rappelling and abseiling down the protruding rocks. these activities enable participants to get unrivalled views, which is why it is considered one of the best and most beautiful places in rio de janeiro to undertake them.