Could not resist swimming in Botafogo bay. It was bloody hot and I saw some locals swimming. Very refreshing, just don't submerge. The cleaner beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are just so far away and to observe Rio from the water was just too tempting....More

Even if Botafogo beach is not a place appropriate for swimming or sun bathing, the panoramic view is stunning. There is a wonderful bike/pedestrian lane going around the bay and continues further to both directions, Flamengo and Copacabana, which is very much enjoyable early in...More

Botafogo Bay is a fine place to walk/cycle and photography for a day. Sadly the beach is polluted. But the Botafogo is still worth a visit.

This is a great place to visit and photograph, too bad the beach and whole Guanabara bay are polluted! Along the road there's a sidepath for bikes/pedestrians from which there are incredible views of the Pão de Açúcar.

Very lovely stretch of beach and where the boat dwellers more up. Very picturesque and more of a genuine feel.

Take a good camera with you, as you will be looking at them again and again. Iconic location. Recommended.

Small beach in the Botafogo area with the most beautiful view of the Urca and Sugarloaf. Take off the bus at the Botafogo shopping mall and take a walk. Like anywhere else on beaches in Rio you'll see people playing football, volleyball, jogging, musicians....all that...More