Shopping in Cidade Maravilhosa When thinking about shopping in Rio, everyone thinks immediatly “Ipanema”. Rio’s shopping paradise arises in the neighborhood right next to the beach with plenty of shops and sophisticated items. Ipanema is now a showcase of trends for the word, with exquisite shops, where only the best can enter. Visconde de Pirajá Avenue meets the stores galeries of small businesses and the first traders from Ipanema. In Ipanema Fórum you will find shops for all tastes and in Gascia D’Ávila street you will discover the largest jewelry stores and international luxury brands. National brands stores has won a place in Maria Quitéria street.
Hippie Market Every sunday, from 8 to 20h, discover hippie market in General Osório Square. Find craft stalls, jewelry, accessories, decor and street food. This is the tourist perfect choice to buy all kinds of memories of the trip. In hippie marketing, negociate is watchword: prices are usually inflated and sellers accept well the bargain prices.
Practical Information Make time to take advantage of the best Ipanema offers and spend some time getting to know the most touristic areas in the neighborhood. Have breakfast in Chaika or visit Nossa Senhora da Paz Church.