the bay of botafogo is a characteristic part of rio de janeiro with views of pão de açúcar, urca, and botafogo beach - it lends its name to the neighborhood and well-known soccer club  Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, normally  Botafogo

botafogo's canoeing club was formed in 1894, and went on to become one of the best in the city - 10 years later the soccer club was founded and remains an active and famously recognized team

players from botafogo use black and white uniforms with its symbol of a black shield and white star at its center - other sports available with this club include basketball, volleyball, beach soccer and swimming - botafogo fans are known for being extremely passionate about their team and club - with the love and sports and exercise cariocas who cheer for botafogo can be seen in the bars and stadiums openly hailing the talents of their team