Mirante da Granja Guarani, Scenic viewpoint in Teresópolis, Brazil

Mirante da Granja Guarani is a lookout pavilion in the Granja Guarani neighbourhood, built in 1929 by Arnaldo Guinle. Its structure carries a clay-tiled roof with pinnacles, and its walls are covered in blue, yellow and white azulejos painted in Lisbon by the Portuguese ceramist Jorge Colaço. The tiles depict four indigenous legends, and the spot faces the Verruga do Frade rock.

Arnaldo Guinle, of the Guinle family, built the viewpoint in 1929 in the Granja Guarani neighbourhood. The azulejos were made by Portuguese ceramist Jorge Colaço and painted in Lisbon. In 1982 the Instituto Estadual do Patrimônio Cultural do Rio de Janeiro (Inepac) listed the Mirante, which is now abandoned despite announced revitalization projects.

The azulejos were made by Portuguese ceramist Jorge Colaço and painted in Lisbon, in blue, yellow and white. They depict four indigenous legends: "O Dilúvio", "O Anhangá", "A moça que saiu pra procurar marido" and "Como apareceu a noite". The panels give the viewpoint its other name, Quiosque das Lendas.

A visit here requires preparation, as overgrown vegetation and lack of maintenance currently limit the panoramic views and damage several structural elements. Wearing sturdy footwear is advisable, and checking conditions beforehand helps plan your visit better.

The name comes from José de Alencar's literary work O Guarani, chosen by Arnaldo Guinle who developed the surrounding neighborhood. This literary connection gives the place a special meaning rooted in regional history and cultural memory.