in addition to this, forte do leme, a historical fort awaits hikers at the end of the trail - originally built in 1776, then rebuilt in 1913, the fort has many pieces of artillery on display, as well as exhibitions about the history of the site.

more than just a hike of remarkable natural beauty, morro da babilônia offers visitors a unique experience with one of rio de janeiro's poorest communities.

also located in the leme neighborhood, of rio's south zone, the trail up morro da babilônia begins in the babilônia and chapéu mangueira favelas and rises up to about 200 meters above sea level.