Things to Do in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro

A beachfront atmosphere with a mix of upper middle-class residences and small commerce. The area is known for its Latin American ballroom dance scene, which originated here, and offers access to local markets and nightlife.

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo BeachBasilica
OtequeFine Dining
Shopping Rio SulShopping Mall

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Top things to do in Botafogo

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo Beach
Basilica★
Shopping Rio Sul
★ 4.6 · 70.0k
Shopping Mall
Expansive, modern shopping center featuring international retailers & dining options, plus a cinema.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Léli Acessórios - Botafogo
Specialty Store
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Papelaria Botafogo- PB ARTES
★ 4.6 · 283
Art Supply
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Blooks Livraria
★ 4.6 · 866
Bookstore
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Tropicália Discos
★ 4.9 · 119
Record Store
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Where to eat & drink in Botafogo

Oteque
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$$
Stepping through the gate of its discreet façade means leaving the bustle of everyday life behind and entering a space with a soaring ceiling height, where the past lives alongside the most modern...
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Brewteco Botafogo
★ 4.7 · 12.4k
Cocktail Bar· R$60–160
Every day
8:30 AM – 12 AM
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Cirandaia
★ 4.9 · 1.0k
Coffee Shop· R$40–60
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Sant`Anna Cafeteria e Lancheria
★ 4.9 · 952
Coffee Shop· R$20–40
Every day
8 AM – 7 PM
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Miam Miam
★ 4.6 · 1.0k
Salad· R$100–200
A restaurant that opened in Botafogo in 2005 and occupies an old property that belonged to chef Roberta Ciasca's grandmother.
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Coco Bambu
★ 4.9 · 41.4k
Seafood· R$80–200
A restaurant specializing in the best of Brazil.
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Spesso,
★ 4.8 · 11.3k
Italian· R$60–100
An urban refuge born from a love for Italian gastronomy, offering a place to eat well.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Quartinho Bar
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Cocktail Bar· R$60–140
Cocktails & pub meals in a laid-back environment with mismatched furniture & courtyard tables.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Wed
6 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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Surreal Bar
★ 4.5 · 2.1k
Gastropub· R$60–160
Unique bar with a movie & comic theme, pairing virtual reality games with cocktails & pub grub.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 4 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 4 PM, 6 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Tempo Bistrô
★ 4.9 · 3.9k
Bistro· R$60–120
A restaurant in Rio known for its food, including salmon, steak, shrimp ceviche, risotto, and various drinks, with a terrace and quiet music.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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