translated as the 'superb lookout', from mirante do soberbo visitors are treated to an incredible view, which includes the iconic rock formation dedo de deus, the peak of escalavrado, boca do peixe, as well as guanabara bay and the city of niterói.

mirante do soberbo is another one of teresópolis's high altitude attractions, making it popular with climbers - an interesting stop on the way to the top is praça 'senta a pua', which is a tribute to the brazilian solders during world war ii.

one of teresópolis's most impressive aquatic attractions is the cascata do imbuí - a 20 meter high, nature waterfall, surrounded by dense forest, cascata do imbuí cascades with great beauty, offering visitors an incredible exhibition of the forests eloquence.