8 Best Shopping in Inland Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro

Babilônia Feira Hype

Leblon Fodor's choice

This fair that takes place roughly every couple of months combines fashion, design, art, and gastronomy from independent labels and artisans. The quality of the goods on offer and the experience itself has improved over the years, and since it moved to an alfresco spot overlooking the Lagoa, it's become a highlight in Rio's event calendar. Expect live music, great shopping, and the chance to watch a parade of beautiful people.

DC Lá em Cima

Jardim Botânico Fodor's choice
This charming concept store combines artsy coffee table books, contemporary photographs, and homewares with a little coffee shop that specializes in sophisticated homemade cakes.

Feira da General Glicério

Laranjeiras Fodor's choice
Browse for local crafts, enjoy delicious snacks, sip a caipirinha, and listen to the delicate sounds of live choro at this laid-back Saturday street market in the leafy residential neighborhood of Laranjeiras. Vendors selling fruit and veggies set up stalls on the streets surrounding a small neighborhood square, but the main focus of attention are the clothing and crafts stalls on the square itself, as well as food and drink sellers and the famous Barraca do Luiz—a tent selling caipirinhas and rare music CDs—as choro bands perform nearby. Come early: the market opens at 10 am and the fun is over by midafternoon.
Market Free Fodor's Choice Family
Rua General Glicério, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22245–120, Brazil
Shopping Details
Rate Includes: Saturdays only.

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O Sol Artesanato

Jardim Botânico Fodor's choice

Exhibiting Brazilian craftsmanship at its finest, O Sol is a nonprofit, nongovernmental shop promoting and selling the handiwork of artisans from all regions of Brazil. It's one of Rio's best handicraft stores, and well worth a visit.

Crafts Fodor's Choice
Rua Corcovado 213, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22460–050, Brazil
21-2294–6198
Shopping Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Contorno

Gávea

The gallery Contorno exhibits and sells an eclectic selection of Brazilian art.

Art Gallery
Rua Marquês de São Vicente 124, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22451–040, Brazil
21-2274–3832
www.contornoartes.com.br
Shopping Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends

Dona Coisa

Jardim Botânico
This gorgeous womenswear boutique stocks a selection of Brazil's chicest designers and emerging talents. The friendly stylists will guide you through the range of day and evening wear, as well as the fabulous jewelery and accessories.
R. Lopes Quintas, 153, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22460-020, Brazil
21-2249--2336
www.donacoisa.com.br
Shopping Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Pé de Boi

Laranjeiras

A popular arts and crafts store that carries woodwork pieces, ceramics, weaving, and sculptures created by artists from around Brazil, Pé de Boi specializes in objects from the states of Pernambuco and Minas Gerais.

Crafts
Rua Ipiranga 55, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22231–120, Brazil
21-2285–4395
www.pedeboi.com.br
Shopping Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Shopping da Gávea

Gávea

The brand-name stores and smaller boutiques at the fashionable Shopping da Gávea mall sell designer fashions, accessories, and swimwear, and there are several good cafés and coffee shops.