Guidebook of How & Where to Enjoy Botafogo
Food scene
Na Brasa Columbia
05 R. Dezenove de FevereiroGreat barbecue and not extremely expensive
Open 24 hours if you're hungry at dawn. The sandwiches are a great option.
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boteco cabidinho
65 R. Paulo BarretoOpen 24 hours if you're hungry at dawn. The sandwiches are a great option.
Ceviche RJ
66 R. Arnaldo QuintelaCheap ceviche made by authentic Peruvian chefs
Very expensive but worth it if you got the cash. All you can eat Brazilian Barbecue at the highest quality and an amazing view of the Sugar Loaf
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Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraVery expensive but worth it if you got the cash. All you can eat Brazilian Barbecue at the highest quality and an amazing view of the Sugar Loaf
Cheap and tasty vegetarian restaurant. 15 min walk from the apartment
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Vegan Vegan
30 R. Hans StadenCheap and tasty vegetarian restaurant. 15 min walk from the apartment
Eat a whole anchovy grilled in the coal or an amazing rare sirloin beef
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Caravela do Visconde
136 R. Visc. de CaravelasEat a whole anchovy grilled in the coal or an amazing rare sirloin beef
Michelin starred restaurant. Reservation is recommended
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Lasai Restaurante
35 Rua Conde de IrajáMichelin starred restaurant. Reservation is recommended
Rice, beans, meat and fries. The Carioca's (someone who was born in Rio) working man's daily special. A lot of food for little money.
Bar e Restaurante Águia dos Andes
36 R. Voluntários da PátriaRice, beans, meat and fries. The Carioca's (someone who was born in Rio) working man's daily special. A lot of food for little money.
This is a buffet by weight with many options of Middle Eastern cuisine. Fast and delicious
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Elias Goumert
92 R. São ClementeThis is a buffet by weight with many options of Middle Eastern cuisine. Fast and delicious
Boteco 98
98 R. São ClementeGreat bar food. From pork ribs to fried squid rings.
This is not walking distance from the apartment but I can't help to suggest it because it's so amazing. Spanish/Portuguese style tapas place with everything exposed in the counter.
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Adega Pérola
138 Rua Siqueira CamposThis is not walking distance from the apartment but I can't help to suggest it because it's so amazing. Spanish/Portuguese style tapas place with everything exposed in the counter.
Hang out spots
This street is for locals. There are no tourists. Lots of bars, hipster restaurants, amazing homemade ice-cream. From cheap to expensive. Good for lunch, dinner or to hang out at night
Rua Fernandes Guimarães
Rua Fernandes GuimarãesThis street is for locals. There are no tourists. Lots of bars, hipster restaurants, amazing homemade ice-cream. From cheap to expensive. Good for lunch, dinner or to hang out at night
You're one minute walk to this area that is extremely crowded of bars and restaurants. In Rua Voluntarios da Pátria the sidewalks are crammed with tables and people hanging out drinking and eating bar food. In Rua Nelson Mandela the bars and restaurants are more organized (but full as well). From Monday to Monday.
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Baixo Botafogo - Pubs e Barzinhos
5a R. Voluntários da PátriaYou're one minute walk to this area that is extremely crowded of bars and restaurants. In Rua Voluntarios da Pátria the sidewalks are crammed with tables and people hanging out drinking and eating bar food. In Rua Nelson Mandela the bars and restaurants are more organized (but full as well). From Monday to Monday.
Ice cold beer at Alfa Bar (that also serves beef grilled in the charcoal) and other bars around. Lots of options at night tied together in a single block
Rua Sorocaba
Rua SorocabaIce cold beer at Alfa Bar (that also serves beef grilled in the charcoal) and other bars around. Lots of options at night tied together in a single block
Mureta is a small wall that surrounds the bay in Urca neighborhood. People love to gather there to have a beer after the beach or watch the sunset. This is very traditional in Rio and can get really crowded in the weekends. The coolest spot is in front of the great restaurant Bar Urca (but it's also the most crowded and expensive, of course).
Mureta da Urca
Mureta da UrcaMureta is a small wall that surrounds the bay in Urca neighborhood. People love to gather there to have a beer after the beach or watch the sunset. This is very traditional in Rio and can get really crowded in the weekends. The coolest spot is in front of the great restaurant Bar Urca (but it's also the most crowded and expensive, of course).
Beaches
This beach is not as crowded as Copacabana/Ipanema and is also beautiful. During the week you might find yourself alone if you go there. Quiet and relaxing spot.
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Praia da Urca
Av. Pres. Antônio CarlosThis beach is not as crowded as Copacabana/Ipanema and is also beautiful. During the week you might find yourself alone if you go there. Quiet and relaxing spot.
Avoid it during the weekend because it's too crowded but during the week is very quiet and beautiful. It's right in the base of the Sugar Loaf.
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Praia Vermelha
Avoid it during the weekend because it's too crowded but during the week is very quiet and beautiful. It's right in the base of the Sugar Loaf.
Grab a public bike (check how in my tips for travellers category) and ride through the cycleway straight to Leme (less than 10 min ride). Connected to Copacabana but not as crowded.
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Praia do Leme
Grab a public bike (check how in my tips for travellers category) and ride through the cycleway straight to Leme (less than 10 min ride). Connected to Copacabana but not as crowded.
Conselhos sobre a cidade
Deslocar-se
Public Bikes
They are all over town and it's so nice to just ride through Rio. 3,99 reais for a 15 min ride or 29,99 for the whole month (4 rides per day, 45 minutes each).
https://bikeitau.com.br/rio/ or app.