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Alfonso Nune's Antiquario
The old colonial edifice features an excellent selection of antiques - from tables and chairs to chandeliers and glassware. Discerning collectors will want to give the shop a good look over before proceeding to the other antique stores lining Lavradio.
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Antonio Bernardo
Designer-goldsmith Antonio Bernardo has garnered attention for his lovely bracelets, earrings and necklaces. His boutiques in Rio include one in Forum de Ipanema.
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Aquim
This new neighborhood favorite sells beautifully designed chocolates out of its picture-book store. The artisanal truffles, chocolate cakes and mini tarts look too lovely to eat - though not doing so would be a serious mistake.
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Argumento
One of Leblon's fine neighborhood bookstores, Argumento stocks a small but decent selection of foreign-language books and magazines. The charming café in back is a perfect place to disappear with a book - or a new friend. A new branch in Copacabana opened recently.
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Arlequin
Set inside the Paço Imperial, Arlequin is a pleasant place to browse for CDs, records and used books (in Portuguese) while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Arquitetura & Decoracão
One of Rua do Lavradio's most magical antique shops, with a small assortment of antiques ranging from heavy 1930s pieces to sleek, trim designs from the 1960s. Unfortunately, most of what's for sale is furniture, and you may have difficulty squeezing the Oscar Niemeyer poltrona (armchair) into your suitcase. Sharing the space is a small art gallery.
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Arte Brasilis
One of Copacabana's few decent handicraft stores, Arte Brasilis sells colorful wall hangings, wooden carvings, place settings and other handmade objects from Minas Gerais and the northeast. There are better places to shop for souvenirs, but this one is convenient if you're based in Copacabana.
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Artíndia
Inside the grounds of the Museu do Índio, Artíndia sells a variety of indigenous handicrafts - masks, musical instruments, toys, pots, baskets and weapons. Regional artists, mostly from northern tribes, craft objects using native materials like straw, clay, wood and feathers.
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Babilônia Feira Hype
A young crowd mills through the many clothing, sunglasses and jewelry stalls here on weekends. Often there are live bands and dance performances here, and there are places to get your fortune read by místicos or receive a henna tattoo. Plenty of food stalls (mostly selling fried sausages and beer) litter the fairgrounds.
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Barra Shopping
Rio's largest mall (and one of the biggest in South America) is an easy place to shop away a few hours or days. Some 30 million shoppers pass through Barra's doors each year. Over 500 stores clutter the 4km-long stretch of stores, along with five movie screens, a children's parkland and a wealth of dining options.
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Berinjela
This is a favorite among music insiders for finding that old record or classic samba CD. Though not huge, the selection of used albums is decent, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It's hidden in a small shopping center, down a spiral ramp and just past Leonardo da Vinci bookshop.
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Boca do Sapo
This charming used-book and record shop is a good place to browse on a rainy day - or when the sun gets too much. Indie rock, Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), samba and funk are well represented in the music department.
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Bossa Nova & Companhia
This new, well-lit music shop is a nice addition to the neighborhood, with a fine assortment of Bossa, choro and samba CDs and LPs as well as coffee-table books, sheet music and biographies of top Brazilian composers.
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Botafogo Praia Shopping
Botafogo's large shopping center has dozens of stores, featuring Brazilian and international designers to suit every style - and clothe every part of the body. The 3rd floor's the best - for top designers check stores like Philippe Martins, Giselle Martins, Osklen and Equatore. The mall also has a cinema and several top-floor restaurants, such as Emporium Pax, with panoramic views.
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Brasil & Cia
This new handicrafts shop sells colorful works in papier-mâché, porcelain and glass, showcasing Brazil's rich artisan traditions. Figurines, wooden boxes, dolls and other crafts are made by artists from Pernambuco and Alagoas. Perfect for keepsakes of your travels.
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Brechó Arte 70
Brechó Arte 70 features several racks of secondhand clothes as well as the occasional antique from time to time. Depending on your luck, you can come across some good finds here. Brechós, incidentally, are secondhand stores, which come and go in this neighborhood.
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Casa Oliveira
One of several excellent music shops on Rua da Carioca, Casa Oliveira sells all the pieces that make up the rhythm section of Carnaval baterias (percussion sections). If forró (traditional, fast-paced music from the northeast) is more your speed, you can also purchase a variety of mandolins as well as accordions and electric guitars.
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Clube Chocolate
This innovative store is definitely not to be missed on any serious shopping itinerary. Amid a spacious, handsomely designed boutique you can browse through clothing designs of Marc Jacobs, Prada, Paul Smith and all the fashionable top Brazilian stylists. You can also have a bite at the French bistro or sample some of the latest CDs, books and gadgets.
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Cobal de Leblon
One of Rio's charming markets, Cobal de Leblon has lots of fruit and veggies for sale. You can also grab a bite at one of the many restaurants and cafés here any day except Sunday.
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Contemporâneo
A glowing boutique reminiscent of something you'd find in the center of Soho - better yet Nolita (the fashionistas' neighborhood of choice in New York). See the work of Brazil's best up-and-coming designers here. There's an excellent restaurant (serving contemporary fare of course) inside the store .
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Da Conde
Secreted inside a tiny shopping plaza, this little multilevel bookstore stocks a small selection of English-language titles. You'll also find CDs, DVDs and a café and lounge on the 2nd floor that hosts occasional book signings and other literary events.
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Daqui
This tiny boutique is a fun place for a quick stop-off while strolling the neighborhood. Here you'll find handmade jewelry, purses, colorfully designed clothes and curiosities for the home, including tiny mirrors and seductively shaped pencils.
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Desculpa, Eu Sou Chique
On bohemian Rua Alice, 'Sorry I'm Chic' is a delightful store selling a rambling assortment of vintage fashion, modish relics from the '60s and plenty of great finds from decades past. The upstairs with bar is also a theater space with periodic performances throughout the year.
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Deu La Deu Vinhos
Copacabana's best wine shop is hidden on a quiet street one block from the beach. In addition to a fair assortment of Chilean and Argentine vintages, you'll find a few decent Brazilian labels like Casa Vadulga and Miolo. A wide assortment of cachaças and other spirits round out the offerings.
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Do Seculo Passado
One of Lavradio's biggest antique shops, this place is packed with glass- and dishware, furniture, iron kettles, lamps, oil paintings and a wide variety of other displays that make for a fascinating glimpse into the past.






