Rio de Janeiro, Brazil » Entertainment » Shopping Centres

For the shopaholics, Rio is literally a dream destination. There are many shopping stores which sell all kinds of products ranging from the latest fashion accessories that are trendy but may be a little expensive compared to weekend markets where you can buy cheap merchandise at a throw away price. Those who are visitors should definitely invest in Brazilian handicrafts, jewellery, leather & suede products as well as souvenirs.


Siqueira Campos
Uniqueness: This is one of Rio's very first shopping centres. Here you can pick up some original crafts, intriguing antiques, wonderful jewellery and much more. There is also a fascinating art gallery, a pet shop plus a supermarket for all your food needs.
Address: 143, Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2549 0650
Barra Shopping
Uniqueness: This is Rio's biggest shopping centre in Latin America with 577 stores spread over 120,000 m² of area. It has plenty of shops with additional entertainment services like cinema theatres, restaurants, an indoor theme park and a bowling alley. Over 25 million shoppers visit Barra every year.
Address: Av. Das. Americas, 4666 Barra De Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 4003 4131

For further information, Visit Barra Shopping.


Praia Shopping, Botafogo
Uniqueness: This shopping store is the largest in Rio's neighbourhood, Botafogo. It is especially known to house some of the best designer shops offering all types of brand named clothing. This shopping centre also includes several food outlets and a cinemma.
Address: 400 Praia de Botafogo, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2259 9880
Condomínio São Conrado Fashion Mall
Uniqueness: This beautiful shopping centre features over 100 shops selling local and international styles. Some of the top known brands that are available here are Emporio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton and Petit Lippe. The shopping mall has an in built cinema theatre along with a food café.
Address: Est da Gávea 899 São Conrado, 22610001 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +51 21 3083 0300

For further information, Visit Condomínio São Conrado Fashion Mall.


Rio Design Centre
Uniqueness: This is a homestore centre featuring many shops with stylish furnishings, such as lamp shades, vases, bed side tables and many other designer decor.
Address: Av. Das. Americas, 7770, Barra De Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 9999
Shopping Cidade Copacabana
Uniqueness: The ideal place to find clothing, accessories, carpets, watches, souvenirs, and furniture made by well known designers. Spread over 32,000 square metres of area it houses 270 stores.
Address: Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana

For further information, Visit Shopping Cidade Copacabana.


Shopping da Gávea
Uniqueness: At this shopping centre you will be spoilt for choice as there are over 200 shops to explore selling almost anything imaginable. It also includes entertainment facilities such as theatres and restaurants.
Address: Rua Marques de Sao Vicente, 52, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2274 9896
The Babilônia Hype Fair
Uniqueness: Located at Jockey Club, this ‘hippie’ market stalls sells products related to decorative art & craft pieces. There are shops where you can get a typical ‘hippie’ tattoo carved or a nose ring pierced.
Address: Hipódromo do Jóquei Clube Brasileiro, Rua Jardim Botânico s/n, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2236 7195
The Hippie Fair
Uniqueness: A vivacious street market, it sets up its stalls every Sunday on a large city square. Products available are of much better quality than those at other street markets. One tends to buy items like clothing, leather goods, art and jewellery. If you want to buy something from Brazil as a memoir then this is the best place.
Address: Avenida Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro
Pé de Boi
Uniqueness: You can find a collection of artefacts, not just from Brazil but also from neighbouring countries like Peru, Ecuador and Guatemala. This is an excellent place to buy rare handicrafts from adjoining Brazilian regions of Amazon, Pernambuco, and Minas Gerais.
Address: Rua Ipiranga, 55 - Laranjeiras - 22231-120 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2285 4395
Fax: +55 21 2285 5833

For further information, Visit Pé de Boi.


Leblon Shopping
Uniqueness: This is a fairly new shopping centre featuring all the latest local and international trends, filled with dozens of fashionable designer shops. The shopping centre also includes a stylish cafe, a cinema and some very tempting restaurants.
Address: Av. Afranio de Melo Franco, 290, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 3138 8000
Modern Sound
Uniqueness: Located in the locality of Copacabana, this store offers an amazing and vast collection in music. It has on stock all CD’s and DVD’s of all kinds of music ranging from rock, reggae to jazz and country. The store also offers the latest equipment in music like home theatres.
Address: Rua Barata Ribeiro 502, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2548 5005

For further information, Visit Modern Sound.

XPTO
Uniqueness: XPTO is visited by the young and trendy crowd who want the latest fashions for themselves. Clothes include both casual, formal and semi formal and are suitable for people of all ages.
Address: Rua Gonçalves Dias 55, Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2252 3100

For further information, Visit XPTO.

Rio Sul Shopping Centre
Uniqueness: This large shopping centre features hundreds of departmental stores where all kinds of fashion accessories, clothes, perfumes, homeware and much more. The centre also has a Kinoplex cinema theatre with six screens, a café and a restaurant.
Address: Rua Lauro Müller 116 RJ – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2545 7200

For further information, Visit Rio Sul.


Off Price Shopping, Rio
Uniqueness: This offers designer clothes at affordable prices , similar to a factory outlet shopping centre.
Address: Rua General Severiano, 97, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2542 5693
Maria Oiticica
Uniqueness: At Maria Oiticica you will find some of the best jewellery and silverware in town. The jewellery is made from Brazilian trees and Amazonian fibres and the shop is known for being environment friendly.
Address: Av. Afrânio de Mello Franco 290 loja 112b – Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
Address: Rua Elvira Machado 18 – casa Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2275 4197
Fax: +55 21 2275 4197

For further information, Visit Maria Oiticica.

Constança Basto
Uniqueness: If you want to buy shoes in Rio, then Constança Basto is the place. Many famous celebrities support this boutique and buy their shoes from here. A little expensive, but worth every penny.
Address: Av. N Sra Copacabana 769/1101, 22050 002 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2549 2432

For further information, Visit Constança Basto.