Vivara

Tired of cheesy baroque jewelry? Looking for elegant and whimsical pieces that will get everyone´s attention? Check out Vivara’s designer line-up of rings, bracelets, necklaces and ear-rings.
Vivara
Rio Sul Mall, Botafogo
Shopping Leblon, Leblon
Barra Shopping Mall
Botafogo Praia Shopping Mall
www.vivara.com.br
0800 726 2000

PÉ DE BOI
One of the most complete popular art stores in all of Brazil: so interesting it could double as a folklore museum, and hence further reason for a visit. Ana Maria, the owner, travels around Brazil visiting famous local artists looking for unique hand crafted pieces with interesting background stories, guaranteeing them to be the icing on your living room. International shipping available for larger pieces.

Pé de Boi
Rua Ipiranga 55, Laranjeiras.
2285-4395
www.pedeboi.com.br

Garota de Ipanema Shop

Named after the famous Girl from Ipanema, this store will make you look your best at the beach. They have all kinds of shapes, sizes and patterns of bathing suits and shorts. The Brazilian theme shirts are a good way to take a piece of Rio home. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and Ipanema’s trendy charm and sensuality is all over the place.
Loja Garota de Ipanema
www.garotadeipanemabrasil.com.br
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 53, Ipanema
2521-3168

Cuban and Brazilian Cigars

Cuban cigars are legal here, and very cheap (US$25 for a Cohiba, US$15 for Patargas) To bring them back through customs, just take the ring off.
Esch Cafe (Casa del Habano)
Rua Dias Ferreira 78, Leblon
Rua do Rosario 107, Centro

Brasil e Cia Popular Art

Do not miss it! They have all the Brazilian popular art objects made of ceramics, fiber, wood, paper, textile or even gourd! The best selection of perfect gifts ideas. Cute pieces, easy to carry back home, that will tell a little bit of Brazilian history, and delight parts of your home.Robust packaging available for delicate pieces.
Brasil e Cia
www.brasilecia.com.br
Rua Maria Quitéria 27, Ipanema
2267-4603
www.brasilecia.com.br

GILSON MARTINS

For 20 Years Gilson has been at it: designing hand bags and accessories. After winning dozens of fashion and design competitions, he opened his store, featuring his creations. His stuff is really good, and bring lots of credit cards, as you`ll want to max them out, and get all his products.
Gilson Martins
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 146, Ipanema
Rua Fiqueiredo Magalhães 304, Copa
Rio Sul Mall, store 116 2nd Floor
www.gilsonmartins.com.br