Flamengo & Around
On Sunday mornings this otherwise sleepy square comes alive with one of the city’s finest markets. Stalls sell art, jewelry, crafted goods and home-cooked…
Must-see shopping in Rio de Janeiro
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Parceria Carioca stocks clothes, jewelry, accessories and an assortment of ornaments from up-and-coming local designers (especially those from Rio’s…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, colorful shop sells chunky, eye-catching necklaces and earrings, along with picture frames and minimalist forms of Pão de Açúcar and Cristo…
Rio de Janeiro
Musicale has a small but well-curated selection of used CDs (and a few new titles), most of which cost under R$40. Albums run the gamut between samba, MPB…
Rio de Janeiro
This good-quality bottle shop in central Copacabana has a small but varied selection of wines from Chile, Argentina, Portugal and Italy. You'll also find…
Rio de Janeiro
One of several excellent music shops on Rua da Carioca, Pleidisco sells all the pieces that make up the rhythm section of Carnaval baterias (percussion…
Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo’s large shopping center has dozens of stores, featuring Brazilian and international designers to suit every style – and clothe every part of the…
Rio de Janeiro
On the 4th floor of the Rio Sul Shopping mall, Lidador stocks Brazilian, Chilean and Argentine wines as well as vintages from Europe and beyond. You'll…
Ipanema & Leblon
Tucked away inside an otherwise humdrum shopping center, this intriguing shop sells vintage dresses, skirts, silk scarves, handbags, shoes and sunglasses,…
Rio de Janeiro
If you're out of ideas for gifts to take home, head to this sizable Havaianas shop, where the ubiquitous Brazilian rubber sandal comes in all different…
Rio de Janeiro
Surf shops, skateboard outlets, and shops selling beachwear and fashions for young people fill this shopping gallery in Arpoador. Shorts, bikinis, swim…
Ipanema & Leblon
A dapper women's store in a high-end part of Leblon, Eliane Carvalho sells flattering, one-of-a-kind hats in all shapes and styles as well as a smaller…
Rio de Janeiro
Bossa nova plays overhead at this charming cafe, bookstore and music shop. As well as new books (including a few eye-catching photo books on Rio),…
Nova Livraria Leonardo da Vinci
Rio de Janeiro
Boasting one of Rio's best foreign-language book collections, da Vinci also has a wide range of art and photography books, as well as coffee-table books…
Rio de Janeiro
The famous Brazilian beachwear brand sells its well-made board shorts, T-shirts, sungas (Speedo-sized male swimsuits) and a few bikinis from this…
Ipanema & Leblon
Well known for its impressive collection of precious stones, Amsterdam Sauer also sells finely crafted jewelry. Watches, pens, wallets and other…
Ipanema & Leblon
The go-to spot for all your underground hipster needs, the tiny Void is a shop by day and a lively beer-drinking spot by night. You'll find unique jewelry…
Ipanema & Leblon
Located next to the famous restaurant of the same name, this tiny boutique is an excellent place to browse for attractive, reasonably priced bikinis and…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
On Jardim Botânico's liveliest shopping strip, Casa Soma is a designer space that hosts a rotating selection of up-and-coming Brazilian fashion brands…
Ipanema & Leblon
In the heart of Ipanema, this multilevel fashion store is a fine place to browse for couture beach clothing and streetwear. Unlike most other Ipanema…
Rio de Janeiro
Much-touted Brazilian designer Tufi Duek reigns over this Barra store. You'll find stylish polos, snug-fitting button-downs and one-of-a-kind graphic T…
Ipanema & Leblon
The great outdoors, and the shirt and shorts you'll need to enjoy it, seem to be the inspiration for Wöllner. Clothes and accessories are ruggedly styled,…
Ipanema & Leblon
This menswear store specializes in stylish beachwear, including well-made swim shorts. You'll also find jeans, button-downs and T-shirts (from R$65 to R…
Ipanema & Leblon
This glittering multistory shopping center packed with top-name Brazilian and foreign labels is the best shopping destination in Leblon. It has plenty of…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s best-loved bookstore chain now has a Botafogo branch. With an appealing cafe, a music section (CDs, vinyl reprints) and a small but decent foreign…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This old colonial edifice hides an intriguing selection of antiques, from tables and chairs to chandeliers, glassware, ceramics and oil paintings…
Ipanema & Leblon
The famous jeweler H Stern has an array of finely crafted jewelry, watches and other accessories for sale. At the company's headquarters you can also take…
Rio de Janeiro
With 200 stores, a huge multiscreen cinema and an abundance of restaurants, this shopping center is the heart of Rio's thriving consumer culture. The…
Rio de Janeiro
This architecturally rich center features a number of excellent home-furnishing stores selling designer lamps, vases, decorative pieces and furniture. It…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Leblon's fine neighborhood bookstores, Argumento stocks a small but decent selection of foreign-language books and magazines. The charming cafe in…
Ipanema & Leblon
This small shop is a great place to stock up on Brazil's iconic rubber sandals. You'll find a colorful variety of Havaianas for men, women and children,…
Rio de Janeiro
The biggest shopping center you can reach without heading to Barra da Tijuca, Rio Sul has more than 400 shops, featuring both the prominent and the…
Rio de Janeiro
Books, periodicals, CDs and an excellent cafe are all at this attractive branch located along busy Av Rio Branco.
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil's largest health-food retailer, Mundo Verde sells organic products including salgados (bar snacks) and other snacks, jams made from Amazonian…
Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana's response to Ipanema's widely popular Hippie Fair, this smaller weekend market features handicrafts and souvenirs, soccer jerseys, jewelry…
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio's first malls, this quirky shopping gallery packs in an intriguing mix of stores in a no-nonsense parking-garage-like interior. Scattered…
Rio de Janeiro
Paintings, drawings, jewelry, clothing and a fair bit of tourist junk make up this Copacabana market. It's located on the median along Av Atlântica.
