Morro de São João da Mantiqueira

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“276 meters of untamed beauty.” That’s Morro de São João da Mantiqueira whispering its invitation. This isn’t just another peak in Rio de Janeiro. It’s a rugged guardian standing between Grumari and Barra de Guaratiba, cloaked in resilient vegetation. Morro de São João da Mantiqueira holds a secret: a second, slightly shorter peak reaching 224 meters. Both peaks, on their southern and southeastern slopes, plunge dramatically into the sea. They craft a breathtaking coastline of rocky shores. This wild embrace cradles the beaches of Inferno, Funda, and Meio. These beaches, along with Perigoso and Búzios, represent the last stretch of Rio de Janeiro’s coastline untouched by extensive human development. Their very inaccessibility has shielded them. Now, imagine yourself at the highest point of Estrada de Grumari. You’re savoring a delicious meal at the Point de Grumari Restaurant, taking in the panoramic view. Behind this restaurant, in the unassuming backdrop of the kitchen area, a trail begins. This path, narrow, rugged, and dotted with thorny plants, shadows a water pipe. Follow it. This trail, almost hidden, will lead you to the base of Morro de São João da Mantiqueira. There, on the steep face of the Morro, facing the Estrada de Grumari, lies a climbing route. This narrow road, winding between Grumari beach and Barra de Guaratiba, marks the beginning of your ascent up Morro de São João da Mantiqueira. The climb promises a unique perspective of this wild, beautiful, and relatively unexplored corner of Rio de Janeiro.

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