You might want also visit the the Mane Garrincha Museum. Garrincha was one of the best right wing ever and used to play for Botafogo. This museum is recommended for those that want to know about the Brazilian soccer history. Founded in 1974, the museum shows the most important matches played by the Brazilians. Hiking Once in Rio, you will realize why hiking is part of the Cariocas life.
People like to walk to move around.
There are also some outstanding natural hiking paths around Rio. I would definitely recommend hiking through the Tijuca National Park. It is one of the largest natural resources in the city. You need to know where you are going though. It is so huge that once in a while people get lost there.