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Covetrip / Beach / Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Praia de Botafogo

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Praia de Botafogo is at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil in Rio de Janeiro Coast, Brazil.

Praia de Botafogo at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Sheltered bay beach with calmer swimming water. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
23 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.34 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Rio de Janeiro Coast
Country
Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Where is Praia de Botafogo?

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Rio de Janeiro Coast, Brazil

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

19/09
25°
19°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 8
20/09
27°
19°
Wind 11 km/h
UV index 8
21/09
30°
21°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 8
22/09
30°
21°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 8
23/09
21°
19°
Wind 15 km/h
UV index 4
24/09
21°
19°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 2
25/09
23°
20°
Wind 15 km/h
UV index 7

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
27°
Feb
28.8°
Mar
25.8°
Apr
25°
May
24.6°
Jun
23.3°
Jul
22.7°
Aug
22.9°
Sep
22.2°
Oct
20.3°
Nov
22.3°
Dec
24.6°

Places to stay nearby

Copacabana Amazing

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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3.4 km

Augusto's Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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3.5 km

Ritz Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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4.2 km

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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815 m

Windsor California Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.7 km

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.6 km

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.1 km

Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.1 km

Hotel Atlântico Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.6 km

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.9 km

Orla Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.3 km

Copacabana Palace

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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3.3 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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