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Botafogo Beach

Botafogo Beach

Both Botafogo beach and the whole neighborhood got its name after its famous resident João de Souza Pereira Botafogo.

Botafogo beach is a popular place for practicing volleyball, beach football and other sports. Some open-air concerts and shows are held on the beach from time to time.

Botafogo Praia Shopping http://www.botafogopraiashopping.com.br/ features numerous shops, restaurants (mostly fats-food), a cinema and a roof terrace with great views.

Quick facts

Type: beach
Touristic: no
Getting there: easy
Minimal transport: metro
Cost: free
Other names: Praia de Botafogo, Botafogo beach
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