at a glance

the firmeza foundation, aiming at 'creating striking artwork in unexpected places' painted some of the houses in santa marta with beautiful and unique results - you can visit their work on this link.

the mirante de pasmado is a view point located right the edge of botafogo.

this viewpoint is not well known, however it offer some magnificent views of botafogo beach, the corcovado and the christ the redeemer statue, of urca, and of the sugar loaf.

it has some think vegetation surrounding the area, and a few kiosks - accessible via rua general severiano, it is better reached by taxi.

the indian museum, a government institution based on partnership with indigenous brazilians aimed at the preservation of their traditions and achievements.