Largo do Boticário, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Largo do Boticário
Address: Rua Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#56 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Facts and practical information

The Largo do Boticário is a square in the Cosme Velho neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The square can be reached by the Beco do Boticário, that passes by the Carioca River. The area is characterized by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°56'23"S, 43°12'5"W

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Rua Cosme VelhoBotafogo (Cosme Velho)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Day trips

Largo do Boticário – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christ the Redeemer Statue, Palácio Laranjeiras, Corcovado, Estádio das Laranjeiras.

1 miSW
Iconic Christ statue atop a mountain
Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro
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Palace
Palácio Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
33 min walk • The Palácio Laranjeiras is an emblematic building nestled in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This historic mansion serves as the official residence of the Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Constructed in the early 20th century, specifically between...
1 miSW
Landmark mountain with panoramic views
Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro
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1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
28 min walk • Estádio das Laranjeiras, a historic sports venue nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stands not only as a testament to the country's rich football legacy but also as a cherished cultural landmark. This stadium, which served as the cradle of Brazilian...
1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Botafogo Praia Shopping, Rio de Janeiro
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1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Índio, Rio de Janeiro
28 min walk • O Museu do Índio is a cultural and scientific agency of the Fundação Nacional do Índio or FUNAI. It was created by Darcy Ribeiro, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1953.
1.2 miE
22°56'36"S • 43°10'57"W
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro
32 min walk • Church, Architecture, Historical place
~680 ftS
Neighbourhood
Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro
4 min walk • Cosme Velho is a neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, adjacent to Laranjeiras. Its main street is Rua Cosme Velho, an extension of Rua das Laranjeiras. Cosme Velho is frequently visited by tourists. The Estação de Ferro do Corcovado is located here.
1.3 miSE
Beach
Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
32 min walk • Botafogo is a beachfront neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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, named so because the area of Botafogo is where it originated.
~860 ftE
22°56'26"S • 43°11'56"W
Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf, Rio de Janeiro
5 min walk • Museum, Art museum
1.5 miSE
22°57'22"S • 43°11'10"W
Solar Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
38 min walk • Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Largo do Boticário?

Nearby attractions include Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Silvestre, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk), Morro dos Prazeres, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk).

How to get to Largo do Boticário by public transport?

The nearest stations to Largo do Boticário:

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Urbano Cosme Velho (3 min walk)
Cobal • Lines: Mns (26 min walk)

Train

Cosme Velho (5 min walk)
Morro do Inglês (13 min walk)

Metro

Botafogo • Lines: 1, 2 (34 min walk)