at a glance

a word of caution - botafogo beach is not considered safe after sunset, exception made for nights following special events.  

this link shows botafogo beach on a wikimapia - the link as we present it is best seen using google chrome, as it might not open correctly with other browsers.    

on this link, the instituto estadual do ambiente (inea) provides the suitability of several beaches, including botafogo beach. 

constantly updated, the red flags mean that swimming is not advisable, green flags mean waters are clean, and yellow flags suggest using own judgment. 

any of rio's beaches may have polluted waters within 24 to 48 hours following heavy rains.