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.
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Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo Beach ★
Shopping Rio Sul ★ 4.6 · 70.2k
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
Léli Acessórios - Botafogo
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun Closed
Papelaria Botafogo- Pb Artes ★ 4.6 · 284
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Blooks Livraria ★ 4.6 · 867
Tropicália Discos ★ 4.9 · 119
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Botafogo · $$$$
Stepping through the gate of its discreet façade means leaving the bustle of everyday life behind and entering a space with a soaring ceiling height, where the past lives alongside the most modern...
Brewteco Botafogo ★ 4.7 · 13.6k· R$60–160
Every day 8:30 AM – 12 AM
Cirandaia ★ 4.9 · 1.1k· R$40–60
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed
Sant`Anna Cafeteria e Lancheria ★ 4.9 · 977· R$20–40
Every day 8 AM – 7 PM
Miam Miam ★ 4.6 · 1.0k· R$100–200
A restaurant that opened in Botafogo in 2005 and occupies an old property that belonged to chef Roberta Ciasca's grandmother.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Cafeteria Cafeína Rio Sul ★ 4.6 · 2.4k· $$
A cafe that serves as an extension of home, sharing the flavor of good moments for visitors and their families.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Coco Bambu ★ 4.9 · 42.1k· R$80–200
A restaurant specializing in the best of Brazil.
Every day 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Spesso, ★ 4.8 · 11.6k· 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
Blue Blazer ★ 4.9 · 436· R$80–200
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 7 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri 7 PM – 1 AM
Sat 7 PM – 1 AM
Sun Closed
Tempo Bistrô ★ 4.9 · 4.1k· 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 Planning time in Botafogo?
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1 Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo Beach 2 Oteque 3 Shopping Rio Sul 4 Brewteco Botafogo 5 Cirandaia 6 Sant`Anna Cafeteria e Lancheria 7 Léli Acessórios - Botafogo 8 Miam Miam 9 Papelaria Botafogo- Pb Artes 10 Blooks Livraria Other areas in Rio de Janeiro Ready to plan Botafogo? Turn these Botafogo picks into a day-by-day Rio de Janeiro plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo BeachBasilica
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