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Botafogo
Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Botafogo

Botafogo is a beachfront neighborhood (bairro) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Plan a trip to Botafogo→From São Paulo

It is a mostly upper middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta and São João. The word Botafogo also refers to a Latin American ballroom dance move that originated in this area.

How locals move

Getting around Botafogo the local way

  • Get inFrom the center of the state capital, it is possible to go to Niterói by urban bus, van and ferry lines.
  • Get inThe ferries depart from Praça XV station.
  • Get inThe ferry between Rio and Niteroi is a pleasant and affordable trip.
  • Get aroundTo get to the Oceanic Area you'd better have a car, otherwise take a municipal bus at the Bus Terminal next to the Ferry Station.

From Wikivoyage: Niterói, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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