viewpoint · Teresópolis, RJ
Mirante do Soberbo e Dedo de Deus
A viewpoint on the Rio-Teresópolis road with a head-on view of the Dedo de Deus (God's Finger), the granite peak pointing at the sky that became a symbol of the state. On clear days the view reaches Guanabara Bay.
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About Mirante do Soberbo e Dedo de Deus
The Mirante do Soberbo is the most famous stop on the Rio–Teresópolis road (BR-116). It is by the highway, near the town's entrance interchange and the statue of Empress Teresa Cristina, and has the best-known view of the Dedo de Deus.
The Dedo de Deus is a finger-shaped granite peak pointing at the sky, in the Serra dos Órgãos. In 1912, a group of local residents reached the summit, in a climb considered the starting point of mountaineering in Brazil. The peak is so closely tied to the town that the Teresópolis motto, in Latin, means "under the finger of God."
From the viewpoint you see the Dedo de Deus head-on, alongside other peaks of the range, such as Escalavrado and Dedo de Nossa Senhora. On clear days, the view runs down the mountains to Guanabara Bay.
The stop is quick and easy: you park in the pull-off by the road and the view is a few steps away. It suits anyone, including people who do not want to walk.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
15 to 30 minutes, enough to take in the view and take photos.
Best time
In winter, when the sky is usually clearer. On cloudy days the fog can cover the Dedo de Deus.
How to get there
It is on the BR-116 (Rio–Teresópolis), at the top of the mountains, just before the entrance interchange to Teresópolis (RJ). Coming up from Rio, you will find the pull-off for parking on the right.
Tip
Check the weather before you go: if the peak is covered, it is worth waiting a few minutes, because the fog changes quickly.
A look at the place
Mirante do Soberbo e Dedo de Deus in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mirante do Soberbo e Dedo de Deus
Where is the Mirante do Soberbo?
By the BR-116, the Rio–Teresópolis road, near the entrance interchange to Teresópolis and the statue of Empress Teresa Cristina.
Is there a fee to visit the Mirante do Soberbo?
No. The viewpoint is an open pull-off by the road, with free access.
What can you see from the Mirante do Soberbo?
The Dedo de Deus head-on, with other peaks of the Serra dos Órgãos alongside. On clear days the view reaches Guanabara Bay.
What is the best time of year to see the Dedo de Deus without fog?
Winter usually has the clearest skies. On foggy days, the peak may be hidden.
When was the Dedo de Deus first climbed?
In 1912, by a group of local residents. The ascent is considered the beginning of mountaineering in Brazil.