at a glance

located in the zona sul, within the neighborhood by the same name, botafogo beach is not a swimming destination, 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 of botafogo, the very photogenic bay where many small sailboats and catamarans dock.

botafogo beach is set 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. 

this beach is usually calm and mostly empty, it is mainly attended by locals playing soccer on the sand or training for other sports - many cultural events and arts expositions are staged here, due its easy access and gorgeous views.