within the zona sul, the neighborhood of botafogo is the perfect place to stray off the beaten path without going far, in order to get to know some locals and absorb some genuine carioca culture.

it is a cool and agreeable area that, as it grows in popularity, results in an appealing mix of traditional and modern that is evident in the architecture, alternative nightlife, and hip residents.

rua voluntários da patria is one of the most important streets in the district and a beloved gem by cariocas seeing as there are a variety of bars with chairs and tables set up on the sidewalk, ready to be filled by thirsty cariocas and happy-hour goers - it is the ideal place to walk down the street, choose a place one prefers, have a drink and relax with the company of one's friends.