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Botafogo is a business-friendly neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants, bars, and cheese. The neighborhood's college atmosphere and natural features are just a couple of its charming qualities. The beaches and parks showcase the area's natural beauty. Botafogo has hotels to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Rio de Janeiro.

Sightseeing around Botafogo

The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Indian Museum, Museu Internacional de Arte Naif, and Copacabana Fort feature a variety of exhibits. For cultural attractions, head to Chácara do Céu Museum, Museu da Chacara do Ceu, and H. Stern Museum. Corcovado, Church of Our Lady of the Glory of the Outeiro, and Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro are significant monuments. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Pasmado Viewpoint, Edmundo Bittencourt Square, and Palacio do Catete. Create some family memories at RioZoo.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Dip your toes in the water and soak up the sun at Vermelha Beach, Devil's Beach, and Leblon Beach. Local parks like Guinle Park, Parque Henrique Lage, and Aterro do Flamengo Park are peaceful spots. For retail therapy, consider Rio Sul Shopping Mall, Forum Ipanema Shopping Mall, and Shopping Leblon, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Gloria Marina, Rio Design Leblon, or Sambodrome.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, and Arcos da Lapa. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Dorival Caymmi Statue, and Ruins Park will also leave an impression.

Getting around Botafogo

Ready to get out and explore the city? Botafogo Station is the closest metro station. Learn about your options for water transportation at the marina.

The closest major airport is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), located 3.1 miles (5 km) from Botafogo. Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.) is the next closest airport, 10.4 miles (16.7 km) away.