1 Best Shopping in Side Trips from Rio, Brazil

Gatos de Rua

This store sells gorgeous beaded bags, artsy home furnishings, and even bikinis, all made using recycled materials by young people working as part of a community arts project aimed at helping adolescents at risk. The project is admirable, but the pieces stand out as works of art in their own right. The cute beaded cats make great souvenirs or gifts for folks back home.