Must-see shopping in Rio de Janeiro

  • CRAB

    Rio de Janeiro

    One of Rio's best new handicraft stores stocks an exquisite collection of pieces from every corner of Brazil. You'll find ceramics with pre-Columbian…

  • Hippie Fair

    Ipanema & Leblon

    The Zona Sul's most famous market, the Hippie Fair (aka Feira de Arte de Ipanema) has artwork, jewelry, handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs for sale…

  • Pé de Boi

    Flamengo & Around

    Although everything is for sale here, Pé de Boi feels more like an art gallery than a handicrafts shop, owing to the high quality of the wood and ceramic…

  • Gilson Martins

    Ipanema & Leblon

    Designer Gilson Martins transforms the Brazilian flag and silhouettes of Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) and Corcovado into eye-catching accessories in…

  • Chocolate Q

    Ipanema & Leblon

    This is serious chocolate. Cacao beans, harvested from a single, environmentally conscious grower in Bahia, are processed into a range of exquisite dark…

  • La Vereda

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    La Vereda stocks a colorful selection of handicrafts from local artists and artisans in a spot near Largo do Guimarães. Handpainted clay figurines by…

  • Maria Oiticica

    Ipanema & Leblon

    Using native materials found in the Amazon, Maria Oiticica has created some lovely handcrafted jewelry inspired by indigenous art. Seeds, plant fibers and…

  • Favela Hype

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This ultrahip but very friendly gathering spot is part fashion boutique, part restaurant and (at certain times) all party space. The art-filled shop sells…

  • Dona Coisa

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    One of Rio's top boutiques, Dona Coisa sells top labels by Brazilian and international designers, including one-of-a-kind pieces you won't find elsewhere…

  • Lenny Niemeyer

    Ipanema & Leblon

    When it comes to swimwear, few designers have earned a following like Lenny Niemeyer. She creates beautiful, form-fitting bikinis and one-pieces in both…

  • Gilson Martins

    Rio de Janeiro

    Like its flagship store in Ipanema, this colorful shop sells well-crafted wallets, messenger bags, purses, key chains and other items with images of…

  • Feira do Rio Antigo

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Don't miss the Rio Antiques Fair if it's on while you're in town. The colonial buildings become a living installation as the whole street fills with…

  • Osklen

    Ipanema & Leblon

    One of Brazil's best-known fashion labels outside the country, Osklen is notable for its stylish and well-made beachwear (particularly men's swim shorts…

  • Baobá Brasil

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This neat little clothing store draws strongly on Brazil's African roots. The primary influence comes from Mozambique in the form of bold, colorful…

  • Loja Pence

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Lapa's most creative boutique captures the bohemian spirit of the neighborhood in a wide range of clothing and accessories, all created by local designers…

  • Loja Fla

    Rio de Janeiro

    With more than 30 million fans worldwide, Flamengo is one of the most-watched football (soccer) teams in all of Brazil. This shop sells all the Flamengo…

  • Granado

    Rio de Janeiro

    A classic-looking apothecary with a name that's been around since 1870, Granado incorporates Brazilian ingredients in its all-natural products. Favorites…

  • Ateliê Bonifácio

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    A creative, bohemian space that sells artwork, mosaic-adorned mirrors, vases, fabric-covered sketch-books, handbags, soaps and skincare products, and…

  • Loja Novo Desenho

    Rio de Janeiro

    Inside the Museu de Arte do Rio, this 'Store of New Design' sells fanciful objects that are pure eye candy. Some of Rio's best modern designs are here …

  • Livraria da Travessa

    Rio de Janeiro

    Livraria da Travessa offers a peaceful refuge from the people-packed sidewalks. There are some books in English, and an array of colorful (but pricey)…

  • Isabela Capeto

    Ipanema & Leblon

    One of Brazil's rising fashion stars, Isabela Capeto creates colorful apparel that is both flattering and playful. Many of her pieces are embroidered and…

  • Livraria da Travessa

    Ipanema & Leblon

    One of several branches around town, this Livraria da Travessa has a small selection of foreign-language books and periodicals, and some CDs upstairs. The…

  • Baratos da Ribeiro

    Rio de Janeiro

    Vinyl fans and bookworms flock to this cabinet of musical and literary curiosities with its extensive collection of unusual albums combined with…

  • Gabinete

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    On a street with a growing number of shops and cafes, Gabinete is a fun place to browse for unusual items – geometric jewelry made of volcanic rock,…

  • Casa Naara

    Rio de Janeiro

    This upstairs shop has loads of character, with original paintings, carved wooden folk art, artfully bound blank books, coffee from small producers and…

  • Shopping da Gávea

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Shopping da Gávea touts itself as the preferred mall of artists and intellectuals, which may or may not matter to you when you're laying down serious cash…

  • Toca do Vinícius

    Ipanema & Leblon

    Bossa nova fans shouldn't miss this store. In addition to its ample CD and vinyl selection (starting at R$40) of contemporary and old performers, it also…

  • Venda em Garagem

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    You never know what you'll unearth at this rambling little antique shop two blocks from Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Recent finds have included a porcelain…

  • Barra Shopping

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio's largest mall (and one of the biggest on the continent) is an easy place to shop away a few hours – or days – as do 30 million shoppers each year…

  • O Sol

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    O Sol is run by Leste-Um, a nonprofit social-welfare organization. This delightful store displays the works of regional artists and sells Brazilian folk…

  • Esch Café

    Ipanema & Leblon

    This restaurant-bar is also the 'House of Havana,' which means if you have a taste for Cuban cigars, this is your place. The humidor is stocked with a…

  • Village

    Rio de Janeiro

    This shopping behemoth is Rio's most extravagant mall, with high-end retailers such as Prada, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry…

  • Comparsaria

    Rio de Janeiro

    This small attractive boutique stocks handsomely crafted shoes and sandals, leather bags and satchels, hats, wallets and other accessories. Production…

  • Casa Ipanema

    Ipanema & Leblon

    This stylish, open-sided boutique sells one-of-a-kind flip-flops (thongs) costing R$30 to R$140. It's a creative space with an upstairs gallery where you…

  • Tucum

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This small but welcoming shop specializes in crafts and artwork from the Amazon. You'll find woven baskets, organic jewelry made from Amazonian seeds and…

  • Fashion Mall

    Rio de Janeiro

    One of Rio's most beautiful malls features plenty of luxe retailers – Fred Perry, L'Occitane and others – plus all of Brazil's most recognizable brands…

  • Berinjela

    Rio de Janeiro

    Berinjela is a fine place to hunt for old records and classic samba CDs, and there's also a selection of used books (though only a handful in English). It…

  • Galeria Bazá

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    This vegan restaurant and creative cultural venue also sells Brazilian folk art, eye-catching jewelry and graphic T-shirts, with many pieces made by local…

  • Praça Santos Dumont Antique Fair

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Gávea's 80-stall antique fair features ceramics, artwork, jewelry, records, watches, books and other odds and ends.

  • Maracatu Brasil

    Flamengo & Around

    You can't miss the lime-green building that houses this small percussion store and workshop. Inside, you can buy an afoxê (a gourd shaker with beads…

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