located in the
zona sul,
within the neighborhood by same name, botafogo beach
is not a swimming destination due its unsuitable waters, yet it
remains one of the most photographed beaches in rio de janeiro.
clearly visible from both the
pão de açúcar and the
cristo redentor,
this beach is also facing the
enseada de botafogo,
the very photogenic bay where many small sailboats and catamarans dock.
botafogo beach is set right across from the
sugar loaf mountain
(pão de açúcar), making this beach a wonderful spot to
photograph both the iconic granite rock and the nearby
morro da urca.