How to get to Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal – Rio de Janeiro

How to get to Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal?

Check out how to get to Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal: located in the South Zone of Rio, between the neighborhoods of Leblon and São Conrado, right in front of the most famous coastline in Brazil. Morro Dois Irmãos is home to the mystical Vidigal favela, a community that emerged in the 40s, with beautiful views of the sea and which has become one of the most popular itineraries for those looking for alternative tours in Rio de Janeiro.

The Vidigal community, unlike almost all favelas in Rio de Janeiro, has undergone a cultural and tourist boom due to its privileged location and appearance. Vidigal hosts some artistic projects, with its main name being the NGO Nós do Morro, linked to television drama and music, extremely important, from which several famous names and artists emerged.

As for local tourism, strongly established since the year 2000, we can mention the inns with sea views, and the most diverse bars and lounges that operate in the community, with a lot of national and international demand. However, we must remember that even though the favela has been pacified, the presence of drug trafficking in the area is still a reality, but without the same violence as in the past.

To access the summit of Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal it is necessary to follow a trail. The Morro Dois Irmãos trail is considered one of the most interesting trails in Rio de Janeiro, it is the perfect viewpoint to understand and experience the social occupation and contrasts of the wonderful city.

Where is Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal?

The Morro Dois Irmãos trail starts at the top of the Vidigal favela. To get to the trail entrance you need to walk through the entire favela or take a kombi, a motorcycle taxi, right at the beginning of the trail, the price varies from 3.50 to 10.00 reais. From the starting point of the Morro Dois Irmãos trail to the summit the distance is approximately 1.5 km.

The start of the Dois Irmãos trail is at the end of the following avenue:

How to get to Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal by bus?

For those going by bus to the entrance of Favela do Vidigal, look for a bus that passes through the São Conrado neighborhood, lines 552, 2335, 2020 are examples of routes that leave you close, for this you will have to get off at Avenida Niemeyer , close to number 218, with Praça do Vidigal as a reference. From the square, you will look for a motorcycle taxi driver to reach the access road to the Morro Dois Irmãos Trail.

How to get to Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal by car?

Our suggestion is that you leave your car in the parking lot of the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort.

The Morro Dois Irmãos trail is one of the most popular trails and tours in Rio de Janeiro. Live this experience like an authentic local resident, using the transport that runs through the Vidigal favela and get to know the culture and flavors of the region.

Nattrip offers daily departures with a professional guide and transport option to the Morro Dois Irmãos trail. Check it out and come and venture out safely.