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…
Must-see shopping in Brazil
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…
Fortaleza
A bustling beachside handicraft market on Praia do Meireles. The small stalls sell similar items to those found in the central market: leather goods,…
Brasília
This weird building looks like half a soda can (from some angles anyway) and contains restaurants, upmarket clothes stores and cinemas. The food court has…
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…
Belém
Belém’s latest, biggest mall is a modern cement, steel and glass structure, brilliantly lit at night and showcasing top-tier clothing, electronics and…
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,…
Brasília
This complex of handicraft stalls and down-to-earth informal restaurants is loomed over by the TV tower. Some stalls are open on Thursdays and earlier in…
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…
Manaus
This small kiosk on the square, right next to the Teatro Amazonas, has an intriguing selection of mostly Portuguese-language books on the Amazon, as well…
Brasília
The nicest of the capital’s centrally located malls. More modern than most, with a better restaurant selection (the food court opens at noon on Sunday).
Brasília
This mall has a large concentration of restaurants, cinema, bars and nightclubs, but very few actual stores. Very popular with the young and well-off.
Pará
Santarém has a large collection of souvenirs. There's a lot of tat and not much that's original here, but you might uncover the occasional nice item.
Recife
Probably the best bookstore north of Salvador, with a big English-language selection, including Lonely Planet guides, plus music and movies.
Curitiba
One of Curitiba's best shopping malls, housed inside the former railway station. It includes a modern 10-screen cinema and over 150 shops.
The Amazon
Two city blocks have been designated as pedestrian only, and are lined with stalls selling everything from handicrafts to cashew nuts.
Maceió
The Mercado Praia de Pajuçara is an enclosed craft market on Pajuçara's waterfront selling lacework, hammocks, baskets and ceramics.
São Paulo
One of Brazil's most popular and colorful shops for bikinis, sungas (nickname for male swim briefs) and other hip beachwear.
São Luís
São Luís' central market is a bustling commercial hub selling everything from fruit and clothing to hardware and cleaning supplies.
São Paulo
Relatively modest in size, Shopping Frei Caneca is nevertheless fully equipped with food court, cinema and good midrange shops.
Brasília
Brasília’s first mall, right across from the bus station. Contains a post office, pharmacies, restaurants and a supermarket.
Rio de Janeiro
Books, periodicals, CDs and an excellent cafe are all at this attractive branch located along busy Av Rio Branco.
Pernambuco
Friendly little outdoor market for handicrafts. Out the back there is a large terrace with fine views.
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Large shopping mall at the eastern end of the center with multiplex cinema and food options.
