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Notable viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Morro da Joatinga

Morro da Joatinga is a viewpoint in Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Morro da Joatinga: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Morro da Joatinga

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Morro da Joatinga — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -23.01149, -43.28918. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Morro da Joatinga

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Morro da Joatinga yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Morro da Joatinga?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Morro da Joatinga?

    Nearby: Praia da Joatinga (beach, 0 km), Casa das Canoas (fort, 4 km), Barra da Tijuca Beach (beach, 6 km), Tijuca Lagoon (lake, 6 km), Morro Dois Irmãos (park, 6 km), Museu Histórico da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro (museum, 7 km).

    Is Morro da Joatinga worth visiting?

    Morro da Joatinga is listed as a notable viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.