Morro do Leme
Hours
9am - 4pm
About this place
Morro do Leme is a 210 m high mountain on one side of the Copacabana Beach, situated in the Leme neighborhood. Since 1987 a lot of plants were planted there so today there are about 11,000 different types of plants and about 90 animal species. At the top of the mountain is a fort named Forte do Leme, also known as Forte Duque de Caixas and Forte do Vigia. This fort was once used to protect the entry into the Guanabara Bay.
It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk up the Morro do Leme. Another special thing is that from its top one can enjoy in spectacular views over Copacabana, Urca, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
