one of the most
spectacular views of rio de janeiro, is the the favela vidigal
lightening up after sunset on the slopes of the beach-side
mountain
morro dois irmãos.
the
unmistakable twin peaks towering over
ipanema beach
in many pictures, but actually
located in nearby
leblon, are becoming ever more famous rio
landmarks, second only
to the
christ statue on corcovado and the
sugar loaf mountain.
morro dois
irmãos (two
brothers hill) is
gaining popularity as a destination in and of itself, as
it is home to a hiking trail leading to one of the most
unforgettable views of the
zona sul
of rio de janeiro.