separates it from Copacabana). The word Botafogo also refers to a Latin American ballroom dance move that originated in this area.

Etymology

Botafogo was named after João Pereira de Sousa Botafogo (1540-1627), who was responsible for the galleon ''Botafogo'''s artillery. Because of that, he received the nickname "Botafogo" and included it in his family name.

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