Must-see shopping in Recife

  • Casa da Cultura

    Recife

    An excellent source of Pernambuco crafts, plus it stocks a lot of T-shirts. The Casa da Cultura occupies a creepy colonial-era jail where prisoners…

  • Feirinha do Recife Antigo

    Recife

    This interesting street market specializing in local artisanry, such as dresses, jewelry and ceramics, brings Recife Antigo to life on Sunday afternoons…

  • Mercado de São José

    Recife

    As well as traditional Pernambuco handicrafts, such as lace and leather goods, palm baskets and clay figurines, this bustling city-center market sells all…

  • Livraria Cultura

    Recife

    Probably the best bookstore north of Salvador, with a big English-language selection, including Lonely Planet guides, plus music and movies.

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