the small and mostly unknown mirante praça amazônia
is located on
ilha do governador, a large island located in the
guanabara bay. of great historical importance, the
island is connected to the rest of the city via a bridge and
ferry services.
the mirante praça amazônia sits, above
praia da bica, the main beach there. it is a small square with wonderful views of guanabara
bay, the
bridge rio - niterói, and
praia da bica itself. the view to the bay and to rio includes
unique angles of the statue of
christ the redeemer.