Shopping in Rio de Janeiro
Although people are generally drawn to a Rio de Janeiro vacation to work on their tans rather than to put into practice their shopping prowess, you will be glad to hear that it is more than possible to pick up some interesting items, and spend some time browsing through Rio's numerous markets, shops and malls. Clothes, beachwear, arts and crafts, antiques and jewellery are in abundance, and can make for great souvenirs or gifts.
A very popular item worth considering is a Brazilian football (soccer) shirt. These make great gifts!
This Rio de Janeiro Shopping Guide lists some of the best things to purchase while in the city, as well as some of the most interesting places to go shopping. Various of our Rio de Janeiro tours will also let you experience some of the best Rio shopping. Our Brazil Shopping Guide gives details on some of the best things to purchase around the country; some of these may well be available at various markets around Rio de Janeiro. If you get hungry whilst shopping, why not stop at one of the places mentioned in our Rio de Janeiro Restaurant Guide?
Rio de Janeiro Shopping Guide
Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are the best districts for shopping. In Copacabana, Rua Barata Ribeiro and Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana are two of the main shopping streets. Rua Visconde de Pirajá, in Ipanema, and Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, in Leblon, are both good places for a shopping trip. There are numerous shopping centres located around Rio de Janeiro, which contain department stores, boutiques and food courts. Some of the most centrally located include Rio Sul, in Botafogo, São Conrado Fashion Mall, located in São Conrado, and the Shopping Center de Copacabana, in Copacabana.
Jewellery stores are common throughout Brazil, and many of the large chains have their flagship stores in Rio de Janeiro. Included are H Stern and Amsterdam Sauer, located in Ipanema and numerous other locations throughout the city even within many of Rio de Janeiro hotels . Silver, pearls and various gemstones are some of the best buys.
The outdoor markets in Rio de Janeiro offer high-quality arts and crafts at reasonable prices. They are loud, busy and colourful places, but a must-see during any Rio de Janeiro vacation. One of the best is the Babilônia Hype Fair, situated at the Brazilian Jockey Club Racetrack (Tribune C). Over 150 stalls are set up most weekends, with art, fashion and decoration being the key themes. Musical and dance performances keep crowds entertained. The Saracuras Fountain in Ipanema features the Hippie Fair, which takes place every Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00. Handicrafts and artwork are on display at the various stalls, and the fair attracts large numbers of visitors. Weekends also see numerous antique fairs through Rio de Janeiro.
Standard Rio shopping hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 - 19:00, and Saturdays from 09:00 - 13:00. These hours will vary, depending upon the type of business and its location. Most shopping centres are open every day from 10:00 - 22:00, although some close earlier on Sundays. Brazil does not have a tax refund scheme.
Shopping Places
Rio Sul Shopping Center
One of most charmous and traditional shopping centres of Rio, Rio Sul has cinemas, stores and restaurants for all kinds of people. It has been recently renovated. It is pretty close to Rio de Janeiro Hotels at the beggining of Copacabana Beach, which is also close to Leme District. The mall offers a Free-Shuttle-Bus for Rio de Janeiro hotels' guests. Ask the concierge of your Rio de Janeiro hotel about this service and schedules. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Astoria Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Atlantico Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana Hotel Residence Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana Mar Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Golden Tulip Continental Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Lancaster Othon Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Leme Othon Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Windsor Excelsior Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Lauro Müller, 116
Botafogo
55 21 3527 7000
Barra Shopping
The biggest shopping centre in Latin America, Barra Shopping is a large complex of stores selling most of the famous worldwide brands, an entertainment centre with many restaurants and movie theatres, and a huge parking lot. It is located at the end of the Barra da Tijuca District in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro. Some of Rio de Janeiro hotels in Barra offer shuttle service to the mall. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
Avenida das Américas, 4666
Barra da Tijuca
55 21 3089 1100
Botafogo Praia Shopping
Spread over eight floors, Botafogo Praia Shoping has beautiful postcard views of Sugar Loaf and Guanabara Bay which provide a great backdrop for dinner in one of its top-floor restaurants. It is located in the district with the same name: Botafogo. There are some Rio de Janeiro hostels nearby and Botafogo Metro Station is just one block away. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Astoria Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Atlantico Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana Hotel Residence Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana Mar Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Golden Tulip Continental Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Lancaster Othon Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Leme Othon Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Windsor Excelsior Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Praia de Botafogo, 400
Botafogo
55 21 3171 9559
55 21 3171 9873
sac@botafogopraia.com.br
Shopping Leblon
The newest shopping centre of Rio, has cinemas, restaurants and the most sophisticated stores of the Rio de Janeiro. Located on the border of Leblon and Ipanema districts, check the local map to find out the nearest Rio de Janeiro Hotels available. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Terrasse Hostel Ipanema
- Ipanema Plaza Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Everest Rio Hotel
- Sol Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290
Leblon
55 21 3138 8000
infolounge@shoppingleblon.com.br
Feira Hippie de Ipanema
Created in the 60's, it is a very popular market that is famous for its very creative clothes, jewellery and a lot of things made of leather nowadays. Paintings and nice handcrafts are also great deals at the fair. It opens every Sundays from 10am to 8pm. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:- Portinari Design Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Ipanema Plaza Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Terrasse Ipanema Hostel
- Golden Tulip Regente Hotel
- Everest Rio Hotel
- Orla Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Praça General Osório - Ipanema
Camelódromo
On Uruguaiana Street, Downtown, you will find one of the biggest street markets in Rio de Janeiro. You will see a huge variety of almost everything being sold! From fishing goods to hi-tech eletronic gadgets, there are options for every pocket. Pockets... Take care of your own, since the place is crowded and pick-pockets can take advantage of it. Nothing to really worry about, just mentioned it for you to be aware of. It is open from Monday to Saturday. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:- Windsor Guanabara Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Ok Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Monte Alegre Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Arcos Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Uruguaiana Centro
Shopping Downtown
Despite of its name this Shopping Centre is located in Barra da Tijuca District in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro. It is an excellent place to go at night and enjoy good restaurtants, bars, live music and movie theatres, all within one place. It is not like every other mall in Rio de Janeiro, it is an Off-Shopping style which is mainly outdoors. It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Windsor Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Avenida das Américas, 500 Barra da Tijuca
55 21 2494 7072
Galeria Forum Ipanema
Ipanema District has the fanciest stores in town and one of the places you will find them is at Galeria Forum Ipanema. Specially Cariocas' girls buy the current fashion fads from its stores.
Located in front of Nossa Senhora da Paz Square, it is considered the heart of Ipanema Fashion Attractions.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Terrasse Hostel Ipanema
- Ipanema Plaza Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Everest Rio Hotel
- Sol Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 351 Ipanema
55 21 2523 2140
Saara
Saara is a complex of stores located next to the Camelódromo, along Buenos Aires, Alfandega and Senhor dos Passos Streets. You can find good deals either buying one product or many of them at once, when you will be able to get really good discounts. A good day to explore the area is on Saturday morning.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Windsor Guanabara Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Ok Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Monte Alegre Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Arcos Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua da Alfândega, Buenos Aires and Senhor dos Passos. Centro - Rio de Janeiro
informacoes@saarario.com.br
Museu Amsterdam Sauer
Museu Amsterdam Sauer is located on the fanciest street of Ipanema: Garcia D'Avila Street.
There you will find fine pieces of jewellery and handcrafts.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Terrasse Hostel Ipanema
- Ipanema Plaza Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Everest Rio Hotel
- Sol Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Garcia D'Ávila, 105 Ipanema
55 21 2512 1132
55 21 2239 8045
Shopping da Gávea
Besides the wide range of stores its main attraction is the theatre Teatro da Gavea, where popular Plays are performed on a regular schedule. The Mall is located in Gavea District, which is on the way to Barra da Tijuca from Lagoa, Ipanema and Leblon. You will also find good options of bars and restaurants near by. The surrounding area is known as Baixo Gavea.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Marina Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- InterContinental Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 52 Gávea
55 21 2294 1096
Babilônia Feira Hype
Babilônia Feira Hype is a regular fair that offers you the opportunity of buying brandy clothes at a cheaper rate. Most of the products are on sale and have 30 to 50% discount in comparison with what you buy from the same store in the malls. The fair is hold within the Jockey Club facilities in Jardim Botânico district. After shopping you can also enjoy some snacks from one of the Food Stands.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Marina Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- InterContinental Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Jockey Club: Rua Jardim Botânico, Tribuna C Hipermercado Extra Barra: Avenida das Américas, 1510
São Conrado Fashion Mall
If you are looking for brand new fashioned clothes and you don't mind paying for it, São Conrado Fashion Mall is the place you want to be. Many of the international famous brands are stabilished in this Shopping Centre. It is surrounded by the Mountains on one side and by Pepino beach on the other side. São Conrado is on the way to Barra da Tijuca from Gavea district.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Marina Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro- InterContinental Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Windsor Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Estrada da Gávea, 899
São Conrado
55 21 2111 4444
Museu H. Stern
Museu H. Stern is located on the fanciest street of Ipanema: Garcia D'Avila Street.
There you will find fine pieces of jewellery and handcrafts. You will also be able to join the Gemological Tour and find out how a rough stone becomes a precious jewellery on the hands of highly skilled men.
It is close to each of the following Rio de Janeiro Hotel:
- Terrasse Hostel Ipanema
- Ipanema Plaza Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Everest Rio Hotel
- Sol Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rua Garcia D'Ávila, 113 Ipanema
55 21 2259 7442
sac@hstern.com.br
