Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

Feira do Rio Antigo (Lapa Antique Market)

Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio becomes a large bustling outdoor antique market....

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Mr. Cat

Mr. Cat goes for classic designs, business as well as evening wear, for men and women. All shoes are...

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Lenny Niemeyer

Lenny Niemeyer, or simply Lenny is quickly becoming one of Brazil's premier beachwear designers. Recently...

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Sandpiper

Trendy casual wear that is a bit more upscale than Taco but still fun and hip. A great spot for shirts...

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Folic

Folic sells upscale clothing for women over 30. The clothes are sophisticated and elegant and fit beautifully....

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Feira Hippie Ipanema

In the '60s this square was the hippie hangout in Rio, and it's still a fun place to browse for arts...

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Toulon

An excellent spot to pick up some smart casual wear. Good-quality jeans, khakis, colorful long-sleeve...

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Letras e Expressoes

The Ipanema store offers an excellent selection of foreign magazines and newspapers. The travel section...

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Gang Jeans

If you have always wanted to have a curvier behind, then this is the store for you! Vogue magazine described...

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Arezzo

If Carioca women had to choose a favorite shoe store, it would undoubtedly be Arezzo. This company always...

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Mr. Cat

Mr. Cat goes for classic designs, business as well as evening wear, for men and women. All shoes are...

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Amsterdam Sauer

The best-known name in Brazil for gems, jewelry, and souvenirs made with semiprecious and precious stones....

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Trilhos Urbanos

A great little store in Santa Teresa, Trilhos Urbanos sells a variety of Brazilian artwork, including...

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HB-195

This gallery in Santa Teresa exhibits work from a variety of local contemporary artists. The view you...

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XPTO

For young and colorful fashion at very affordable prices, check out XPTO. The collection includes lots...

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São Conrado Fashion Mall

The São Conrado Fashion Mall is the favorite haunt for Rio's well-heeled and fashion-conscious shoppers....

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O Boticario

A Brazilian success story, O Boticario is known for its fragrances made with flowers and herbs. In recent...

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Casa Turuna

For those creative types who want to make their own Carnaval costume, Casa Turuna is the supplier of...

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Rosa Chá

Another Brazilian beachwear label that is now available internationally is Rosa Chá. Designs here are...

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Livraria da Travessa

With floor-to-ceiling shelves stuffed with books, this store positively invites hours-long browsing sessions....

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Toca de Vinicius

In the heart of Ipanema, this small temple is dedicated to the god of bossa nova, poet and composer Vinicius...

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Ateliê Tetê Cappel and Eduardo Fallero Studio

Smaller is better; this duo has made their fame creating tiny reproductions of well-known landmarks --...

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Ely's Gems and Souvenirs

One of Rio's largest souvenir stores, Ely's offers the typical woodcarvings, Bahian dolls, T-shirts,...

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Taco

Inexpensive good-quality casual wear. A nice pair of jeans can be had for as little as R$40 (US$20/£11)....

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Feirarte

If you need to grab some last-minute souvenirs, the two Feirarte markets in Copacabana are ideal. The...

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