Botafogo beach
Ultimate guide (November 2024)
Botafogo is a beach at Guanabara Bay in Rio, - the one that we see from the Christ the Redeemer statue. There are no waves, but the water is very dirty (unlike the open Atlantic beaches). Shore and seabed: sand.
[edit] Rating:
7.2 - 587 votes
[vote] Coordinates: -22.944972, -43.181151
Hotels [edit]
In general hotels' level is comparable to those of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, but prices are a bit cheaper.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG). Next hire a taxi. Never catch a taxi on the street! You may just go to the nearest cafe or hotel, and ask to call a taxi for you.
When to go [edit]
The best time for a beach holiday in Rio de Janeiro is a warm period from October to April.
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See also other beaches nearby:
7.7 2 km to the south-east ↘
7.5 2.1 km to the north-east ↗
8.5 2.7 km to the south ↓
7.6 5 km to the south ↓
7.9 5.5 km to the south-west ↙