Photo of Botafogo Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Botafogo Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Botafogo Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Botafogo Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Botafogo Beach and the settlement

8.1

Very good

Botafogo Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Botafogo Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Botafogo Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Refeitório Orgânico is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Botafogo Beach?

There are 3295 places to stay in the Botafogo Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Botafogo Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1592190&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro by Intercity</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1756310&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Novotel RJ Praia de Botafogo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6918681&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">BAMBINA HOTEL -Adultos Somente</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2784839&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Penthouse Botafogo Rio de Janeiro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2000186&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Charmoso Apartamento na Praia de Botafogo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9465225&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Studio Praia de Botafogo Beach</a></li></ul>

Praia de Botafogo

Botafogo, Brazil

#165 out of 375 in Rio de Janeiro

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Fully waves protected

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Located within the settlement

Rio de Janeiro • 4.8 km

Map of beach

Barbecue Restaurant Fogo de Chão

9.4 - Excellent 160m

Seafood Restaurant Coco Bambu Botafogo

9.6 - Exceptional 800m

Restaurant Refeitório Orgânico

8.8 - Excellent 870m

Brazilian Restaurant Galeto Sat's

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Galeto Mania

6.6 - Good 1.8km

Bar Terra Brasilis

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Meza Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Copacabana Suites by Atlantica Hotels

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Joaquina

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Park Monumento Memorial às Vítimas do Holocausto

480m

Park Parque Lage

3.3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

3.5km

Park Praça General Osório

4.5km

Park Parque dos Patins

4.5km

Park Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

4.7km

Park Parque das Figueiras - Lagoa Rodrigo De Freitas

4.8km

Park Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

5km

Park Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Morcego

6.1km

Supermarket Mundial

380m

Supermarket Prezunic

1.3km

Supermarket Pão de Açúcar

1.8km

Bakery Cobal do Humaitá

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Zona Sul

2km

Supermarket Extra Mercado

2.2km

Supermarket Pão de Açúcar

2.3km

Supermarket Mundial

2.3km

Grocery Store Supermercado Zona Sul

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Villa Lobos Museum

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Solar de Botafogo

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Museum Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)

1.9km

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10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Leme

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Copacabana

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Christ the Redeemer

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Escadaria Selarón

3km

Church Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

3.6km

Performing Arts Theater Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

3.7km

Aquarium AquaRio

5.7km

Stadium Maracanã

6.2km

Cultural Center Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

6.5km

Historical Landmark Pedra do Sal

5km

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About

Botafogo Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 165th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 4.8 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro settlement, just 4.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Botafogo Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, sea pool. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Copacabana, which has a rating of 9.6.

Botafogo Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Rio de Janeiro, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Rio de Janeiro • 4.8 km

Map of beach

Barbecue Restaurant Fogo de Chão

9.4 - Excellent 160m

Seafood Restaurant Coco Bambu Botafogo

9.6 - Exceptional 800m

Restaurant Refeitório Orgânico

8.8 - Excellent 870m

Brazilian Restaurant Galeto Sat's

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Galeto Mania

6.6 - Good 1.8km

Bar Terra Brasilis

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Meza Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Copacabana Suites by Atlantica Hotels

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Joaquina

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Park Monumento Memorial às Vítimas do Holocausto

480m

Park Parque Lage

3.3km

Park Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

3.5km

Park Praça General Osório

4.5km

Park Parque dos Patins

4.5km

Park Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

4.7km

Park Parque das Figueiras - Lagoa Rodrigo De Freitas

4.8km

Park Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

5km

Park Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Morcego

6.1km

Supermarket Mundial

380m

Supermarket Prezunic

1.3km

Supermarket Pão de Açúcar

1.8km

Bakery Cobal do Humaitá

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Zona Sul

2km

Supermarket Extra Mercado

2.2km

Supermarket Pão de Açúcar

2.3km

Supermarket Mundial

2.3km

Grocery Store Supermercado Zona Sul

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Villa Lobos Museum

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Solar de Botafogo

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Museum Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Querovoar.net | Rio Eleven | Paragliding & Hang gliding | Daniel Sena & Team

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Leme

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Copacabana

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Christ the Redeemer

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Escadaria Selarón

3km

Church Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

3.6km

Performing Arts Theater Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

3.7km

Aquarium AquaRio

5.7km

Stadium Maracanã

6.2km

Cultural Center Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

6.5km

Historical Landmark Pedra do Sal

5km

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Located at nearest locality

Rio de Janeiro • 4.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.5 (Excellent)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Botafogo Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section. In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.

In most cases, the question What to do on Botafogo Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Rio de Janeiro • 4.8km

Main locality of province

Rio de Janeiro • 4.8km

Transport

Airport

SDU • 4.3km

Bus Station

Botafogo • 670m

Train Station

metro • 830m

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8.1 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.1 Very good

Jerry Stone

5 Tolerable

Admire from afar, for this beach is a sight to behold. The glistening waters may tempt you to take a dip, but unfortunately, pollution has made it unsafe for swimming or lounging near the shore. The lack of crowds may seem peaceful, but it's due to the locals avoiding this area for the same reason. It's worth noting that the green space between the road and the beach is not the safest, as my own family who resides nearby can attest to. All in all, this beach is not meant for showcasing, but rather for appreciating its natural beauty from a distance.

March 2023

J Cazzy

10 Exceptional

The breathtaking beach offers an impeccable vista of the iconic Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer. The scenery is simply stunning and will leave you in awe. The natural beauty of the beach and its surroundings is truly unparalleled, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. The view of the two landmarks is simply mesmerizing and will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on anyone who experiences it.

March 2023

Derek J Hoover-Gonzalez

7 Good

The panoramic view of the beach is nothing short of breathtaking, but I can't help but feel that the beach itself could use some improvement. It's not that the beach is bad by any means, but there's a certain je ne sais quoi that seems to be missing. Perhaps it's the lack of amenities or the fact that the sand could be a bit softer. Regardless, I can't deny the allure of the stunning scenery that surrounds me. Despite its shortcomings, this beach still holds a special place in my heart.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Botafogo Beach?

The Botafogo Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Botafogo Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Botafogo Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball
Football (nearby)

Is the Botafogo Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Botafogo Beach is fully protected from waves.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Botafogo Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Botafogo Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Botafogo Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Botafogo Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Botafogo Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Refeitório Orgânico is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Botafogo Beach?

There are 3295 places to stay in the Botafogo Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Botafogo Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Botafogo Beach from parking?

The Botafogo Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Botafogo Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Botafogo Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Villa Lobos Museum located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Botafogo Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Botafogo Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 23°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Botafogo Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Botafogo Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.