Botafogo and Rio de Janeiro Suggestions
Food scene
Amazing views of Sugar Loaf, the ocean and Praia Vermelha. A really comprehensive menu with lots of choices. Good food. Fast service. Reserve in advance for window seats. But almost every seat has a view.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terra Brasilis
S/N Praça Gen. TibúrcioAmazing views of Sugar Loaf, the ocean and Praia Vermelha. A really comprehensive menu with lots of choices. Good food. Fast service. Reserve in advance for window seats. But almost every seat has a view.
Neighborhood meals. Simple fast breakfast. Not an extensive menu. Their bread is really good. Also has a small market but there are several supermarkets 6 buildings down the street.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Imperial
339 R. Voluntários da PátriaNeighborhood meals. Simple fast breakfast. Not an extensive menu. Their bread is really good. Also has a small market but there are several supermarkets 6 buildings down the street.
They offer a large list of crepes and tapiocas. As well as a huge selection of fresh made juices.
Beach Sucos
241 Rua Voluntários da PátriaThey offer a large list of crepes and tapiocas. As well as a huge selection of fresh made juices.
They have dozens of beer on tap. They use a self serve system which I find interesting. It is a very convenient place to have a beer near our apartment. They also serve food and have live music many nights.
Narreal Brewhouse
129 R. Real GrandezaThey have dozens of beer on tap. They use a self serve system which I find interesting. It is a very convenient place to have a beer near our apartment. They also serve food and have live music many nights.
A few blocks from our apartment they offer a short menu of really good Brazilian food in a space which is seldom crowded.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Botequim Restaurante
22 R. Visc. de CaravelasA few blocks from our apartment they offer a short menu of really good Brazilian food in a space which is seldom crowded.
An amazing view of the ocean and Flamengo Praia from the top of the mall/hotel. Really good food as well. Very popular for business lunches.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xian Rio
365 Av. Alm. Silvio de NoronhaAn amazing view of the ocean and Flamengo Praia from the top of the mall/hotel. Really good food as well. Very popular for business lunches.
Nice outdoor patio overlooking the flea market in the park. Serves very good sandwiches with a European feel.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Dépanneur Delicatessen
86 R. Voluntários da PátriaNice outdoor patio overlooking the flea market in the park. Serves very good sandwiches with a European feel.
A convenient bakery 5 minutes from the apartment.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catarina Doces e Salgados
50 Rua Siqueira CamposA convenient bakery 5 minutes from the apartment.
Real cozy trendy bar and restaurant located on a side street just minutes from our apartment.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BE+CO
54 R. da MatrizReal cozy trendy bar and restaurant located on a side street just minutes from our apartment.
A high end cake baker, open for twenty five years. Good to know about if you want to celebrate a special occasion.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cake & Co.
132 Rua Conde de IrajáA high end cake baker, open for twenty five years. Good to know about if you want to celebrate a special occasion.
This is our absolutely favorite vegan restaurant in the area. It has won many awards. The food is good. Close enough for take out but the restaurant is also nice inside.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Naturalie Bistrô
5 R. Visc. de CaravelasThis is our absolutely favorite vegan restaurant in the area. It has won many awards. The food is good. Close enough for take out but the restaurant is also nice inside.
This is our favourite kilogram restaurant in our neighborhood. They usually have enough good vegan and fish options. For international travelers, kilogram restaurants are buffets which you pay for based on weight. Very popular in Brazil.
Alho E Alecrim
195 Rua Voluntários da PátriaThis is our favourite kilogram restaurant in our neighborhood. They usually have enough good vegan and fish options. For international travelers, kilogram restaurants are buffets which you pay for based on weight. Very popular in Brazil.
Groceries and Supplies
Office supply superstore. Right around the corner from our apartment.
Kalunga - Botafogo
264 Rua Voluntários da PátriaA very large grocery store 3 minutes from our apartment.
436 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
493 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaA very large grocery store 3 minutes from our apartment.
A very good selection of fresh fruits. 3 minutes from our apartment.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hortifruti
192 Rua Marquês de AbrantesA very good selection of fresh fruits. 3 minutes from our apartment.
Beaches
Accessible beaches near our apartment
This is the beach I would recommend from our apartment. It is not as famous as Ipanema or Copacabana but it has a stunning view with Sugar Loaf looming over you and our favorite restaurant Terra Brasílis right next to it. It is not as crowded as the famous beaches too.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Roja
This is the beach I would recommend from our apartment. It is not as famous as Ipanema or Copacabana but it has a stunning view with Sugar Loaf looming over you and our favorite restaurant Terra Brasílis right next to it. It is not as crowded as the famous beaches too.
This is one of the most famous and picturesque shorelines in Brazil. It is also only a 20 minute walk from our apartment. Recently the beach has been certified safe for swimming after years of being deemed polluted. Definitely try to visit here if you are staying at our apartment.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Botafogo Beach
This is one of the most famous and picturesque shorelines in Brazil. It is also only a 20 minute walk from our apartment. Recently the beach has been certified safe for swimming after years of being deemed polluted. Definitely try to visit here if you are staying at our apartment.
One of the most famous beaches in the world. Come stroll along the beach and see if you can spot “The Girl from Ipanema”.
874 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Ipanema
One of the most famous beaches in the world. Come stroll along the beach and see if you can spot “The Girl from Ipanema”.
The other world famous beach in Rio. Great for strolling along the Avenue which is closed to cars on Sunday. There is a street fair for buying souvenirs and lots of bars to sit at and drink a Caipirinha from or a cold beer.
1373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Copacabana
The other world famous beach in Rio. Great for strolling along the Avenue which is closed to cars on Sunday. There is a street fair for buying souvenirs and lots of bars to sit at and drink a Caipirinha from or a cold beer.
Transportation
There are lots of these bike stands located around the city. A convenient way to see the sights, exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Bike Itaú
There are lots of these bike stands located around the city. A convenient way to see the sights, exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Sightseeing
A great viewing spot for amazing pictures of Rio and many of its landmarks. Located in a park on the drive from or too Christ the Savior, it is worth stopping at if you are nearby.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mirante Dona (Santa) Marta
S/N Estr. Mirante Dona MartaA great viewing spot for amazing pictures of Rio and many of its landmarks. Located in a park on the drive from or too Christ the Savior, it is worth stopping at if you are nearby.
This house and museum of a famous Brazilian composer is located only a few blocks from our apartment. They sometimes have live music at this venue too.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Villa-Lobos
200 R. SorocabaThis house and museum of a famous Brazilian composer is located only a few blocks from our apartment. They sometimes have live music at this venue too.