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Reach the top of Morro Dona Marta for sweeping views over Rio de Janeiro. This upper section highlights community art and local social projects.
The highest point of Santa Marta sits at 352 meters (1,155 feet) above sea level. You can reach this area via the free funicular cable car or by climbing the steep stairs.
Up here, you will find key community initiatives and clear sightlines to the city's major landmarks. Your local guide will explain how these spaces benefit the roughly 3,900 residents.
20 minsClear city views
This high-altitude viewpoint offers unobstructed sightlines of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. You can see directly over Botafogo Bay and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Visit on a clear day for the best visibility.
15 minsPhotographic backdrop
Dutch artists Haas&Hahn initiated this project to paint the houses around a central square. The bright facades bring color to the steep 45-degree hillside. This area provides an excellent backdrop for photographs.
20 minsCommunity initiative
This sustainable initiative focuses on environmental education and social transformation within the community. Your local guide will explain how the project operates. You will learn how tourism revenue directly supports these efforts.
