Some Hotel Options
Hotel IBIS Rio de Janeiro Botafogo
Hotel IBIS Styles de Janeiro Botafogo
From Galeão International Airport to FGV
We recommend taking a taxi or using the Uber app.
You can take a taxi outside the terminal. Aerocoop/Aerotaxi has a counter, and the ride to Rio’s main areas costs about 70–120 reais. It can be paid by card at the counter or in cash to the driver.
If you prefer to use Uber, follow the signs starting in the baggage claim area. Uber has a dedicated parking area.
Further information can be found here: https://www.riogaleao.com/passageiros/page/taxis-e-aplicativos
Get around in Rio de Janeiro
Rio has an efficient metro system https://www.metrorio.com.br that links all the main neighborhoods of the city. Each ride costs 7,90 reais. It can be paid by contactless VISA credit/debit card, or you can buy tickets at the counters in the metro stations.
Taxis are also safe and not expensive. There are apps that can be used for taxis as Taxi99.
Uber is a valid and safe alternative.
Suggested Restaurants
| Restaurants | Address | Comments |
| Salsalito | Praia de Botafogo 228, Stores 117 to 119 — Botafogo | Good self-service restaurant. |
| Broz | Marquês de Abrantes Street, 216 — Flamengo | Nice Brazilian barbecue |
| Garagem | Jorn. Orlando Dantas Street, 43 — Botafogo | Usually, there’s a waiting line before 1 pm, but the service is quick |
| Food Court at Botafogo Praia Mall | Praia de Botafogo, 400 - Botafogo | Several options, from fast food to Japanese cuisine |
| Miako | Farani Street, 20 — Botafogo | Traditional Japanese food |
| Arte SESC Bistrô | R. Marquês de Abrantes, 99 — Flamengo | Gourmet restaurant at an affordable price |
| Mizu | Farani Street, 16 — Botafogo | Mexican and Japanese food |
| Verde Vício | Visconde de Ouro Preto Street, 47 — Botafogo | Health food restaurant |
| Port’s Self Lanchonete | Marquês de Abrantes Street, 214 — Botafogo | Cheaper self-service option |