at a glance

Santa Marta is perhaps one of the most vibrant, eclectic and funky communities in the city, combining a great wealth of music, dance and cultural history.

dona marta hills is home to two mirantes, that at times get confused one with the other, even by locals, due to their similar names.

the closest mirante to the touristy areas is called mirante do pedrão (also called mirante de santa marta), facing the neighborhoods of laranjeiras and offering great views of botafogo bay and the sugar loaf, and is easily accessible via taxi from laranjeiras, or taking the elevator to the top of the favela, and then walking down about 10 minutes.