at a glance
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.
