Botafogo Praia Shopping, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Botafogo Praia Shopping
Address: Praia Botafogo 400, Rio de Janeiro, 22250-910, Brazil
Telephone: 21 3171 9872

#42 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Shopping, Shopping centre

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Facts and practical information

Botafogo Praia Shopping is a shopping center located in front of Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro, opened in 1999.

One of the tallest malls in Rio de Janeiro, with eight floors, its highlight is the Cinemark movie theater. Among the attractions of the Botafogo Praia Shopping Center are the Saraiva Megastore Bookstore, the Informal Pub, the Japanese restaurant Kotobuki, a McDonald's fast food chain unit, currently managed by the franchisee André Stauffer and having as manager Mr. Nélio Mataruna, a former subordinate of Walney Monteiro, with whom the young Nélio learned to work with. Nélio Mataruna, Walney Monteiro's former subordinate, from whom the young Nélio learned, in part, the art of management; a Starbucks unit, besides stores such as Reserva, Vila Romana, Aviator, among others. It has a privileged view of the Sugar Loaf and Botafogo Cove.

The mall is located where a Sears department store used to be, and later became a campus of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Coordinates: 22°56'50"S, 43°10'57"W

Address

Praia Botafogo 400BotafogoRio de Janeiro 22250-910 Brazil

Contact

21 3171 9872

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Day trips

Botafogo Praia Shopping – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palácio Laranjeiras, Earth Sciences Museum, Morro da Urca, Carmen Miranda Museum.

1.1 miN
Palace
Palácio Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
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Museum, Specialty museum
Earth Sciences Museum, Rio de Janeiro
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Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro
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0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Carmen Miranda Museum, Rio de Janeiro
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Estádio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
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0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Shopping centre, Shopping
Rio Sul, Rio de Janeiro
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Vermelha Beach, Rio de Janeiro
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Music venue
Canecão, Rio de Janeiro
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~940 ftNE
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro
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Square
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0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Índio, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Botafogo Praia Shopping open?

Botafogo Praia Shopping is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Botafogo Praia Shopping?

Nearby attractions include Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Museu do Índio, Rio de Janeiro (17 min walk).

How to get to Botafogo Praia Shopping by public transport?

The nearest stations to Botafogo Praia Shopping:

Bus

Botafogo • Lines: Mns (6 min walk)
BRS 3: Sorocaba • Lines: 108 (16 min walk)

Metro

Botafogo • Lines: 1, 2 (7 min walk)
Futura estação Morro de São João (18 min walk)

Train

Cosme Velho (29 min walk)

Aerialway

Praia Vermelha • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (30 min walk)
Morro da Urca • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (30 min walk)