at a glance

botafogo is a district of the zona sul bordering copacabana, humaitá, urca, leme, flamengo, laranjeiras, and cosme velho.

populated by upper and upper-middle class residents, this neighborhood is home to praia de botafogo, one of the most photographed and famous beaches of rio due to the beauty of the small boats of the port set against the spectacular view of the sugar loaf.

botafogo beach and the sugar loaf are photographed the most from the corcovado, home to the christ the redeemer statue.

ironically this beach normally is not suitable for swimming due to high level of pollution, however is it regularly used for sporting events and shows such as the popular sand sculpture competition.