All told, it's a clean, modern mall with a relaxed vibe across its stores and common areas, though…read moreits common areas feel a little tight and there are few areas to just hang around without big something. It has a solid mix of shops , restaurants, and movie theater, without much that's too fancy and or too trashy. Service is polite and efficient, though not overly personal across all stores, with Guess being a notable exception for having extraordinary customer service. It's not a destination mall, but it checks enough boxes for a convenient, comfortable shopping stop No geral, é um shopping moderno e limpo, com clima tranquilo nas lojas e áreas comuns, embora essas áreas sejam um pouco apertadas e falte espaço para ficar sem consumir algo. Tem uma boa variedade de lojas, restaurantes e cinema, sem nada muito chique ou muito simples. O atendimento é educado e eficiente, mas não muito pessoal na maioria das lojas--com exceção da Guess, que teve um atendimento excelente. Não é um shopping turístico, mas serve bem para compras rápidas e confortáveis.

This shopping center is in a great central location in San Paulo and the building is clean and not…read moretoo crowded, however there isn't really much to it. There are only a few stores caught my attention but really ended up buying nothing. I went thru all the floors under 30 min. There is a food court on the top floor but that's about it.

Arguably Sao Paulo's highest-end mall, Shopping Iguatemi offers all the usual international brands…read moreplus several Brazilian originals. Spread across several levels, and in many ways a labyrinth, this is also the home of Manioca and Davvero Gelato

I have a love hate relationship with this mall. It is a São Paulo classic and great place to people…read morewatch encapsulating everyone from Botox filled elite to everyday workers grabbing a bite at the food court. I've bought some nice gifts here for others, shipped packages to the U.S. (The FedEx kiosk doesn't charge a ridiculous markup.), and eaten magnificent meals. There are tasty free samples to try and beautiful designer handbags to ogle. The installations in the center courtyard are nice, and the embroidery and wrapping kiosks hidden in a random alley have saved my but. They have ample bike parking and decent froyo. I can't say this place doesn't have its pros. The issue is that the place is just plain over-priced and poorly organized. I don't love any of the higher end Brazilian women's brands that they have there. I prefer many of the shops on/near Oscar Freire for the same price range. Of the very few lower price point stores, they always run out of sizes or try to sell me clothes with defaults or stains. The service isn't ever that attentive to me, probably because I don't get all dressed up to go to the mall like most Brazilians do. Much of the mall feels like it is in an underground tunnel, and none of the escalators flow easily from the top floor to the bottom floor of the mall. While the uncovered parking area out back is lovely with gorgeous old trees, the other options you are forced to use when it's full are dark and hard to maneuver. Like every other mall in town, I find this place to be a necessary evil at times. In my opinion this particular one is best for eating and a few specialty stops only.

I love this bookstore. The vibe, the collection of books, the space, everything is so nice,…read morecreative, positive. You will love visiting the bookstore. There is a nice restaurant inside, wonderful food and really upscale atmosphere. The price is reasonable for foreign tourists paying in dollars.

This is so far one of my favorite places in São Paulo. You…read morecan find any kind of book you may be looking for, either in Portuguese or in a foreign language - the most commons are English, German and French. From top best sellers to a hidden Scandinavian author. If they don't have the book you are looking for at the store they can import or bring in from another branch. You can start reading the first pages of your book while relaxing in one of the great puffs in the middle of the store, or simple listening to some jazz in the music room. Try also have a theater and some discount for people going to the movies. If you are studying "Brazilian" language and culture and are dying to meet some cool locals this is probably a great choice. The regulars here are people from a range of interesting backgrounds who are always up for meeting newbies.

Shopping in Vila Madalena, you'd expect to find a myriad of stores that offer wares with the same…read moreindie and artistic tilt that the neighborhood represents. I've unfortunately come up empty in my quest to find amazing and affordable handmade items... that is until I came upon Sou Sou. This small jewelry boutique has a number of awesome (and awesomely priced) necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and other accessories. In the back, they even have a small selection of women's clothing. The jewelry, particularly the necklaces, caught my attention. The handmade items have beautiful crystals incorporated. The kind of stuff you'd likely find Zoe Deschanel or Kate Hudson wearing. Gorgeous crystals, some big and bold and others delicately incorporated, on silver or gold chains. The neckware is an accent piece that goes great with a daytime white v-neck or beautiful evening gown. What's even cooler is that every crystal has an energy associated with it so it serves to enhance your fashion collection and personal aura! I walked out with 4 new necklaces, 2 for me and 2 as gifts!

On Saturday afternoons, you can find young and cool Paulistas hanging around Benedito Calixto…read moreplaza. People pour into the streets while sidewalk vendors set up all their antique and kitchy wares for sale. Honestly, I found things overpriced and I didn't happen upon any truly unique and must-have items. Everything seemed a little standard to what I'd find in most street fairs without the artisan touch. What is lovely though is the bustling neighborhood with praça bars opening their doors and selling everything from feijoada to caipirinhas and beer. Later in the afternoon, the crowd almost completely shifts to the gay segment. Around 6pm, you can find men who like men and women who like women dominating the praça and sharing beers with friends and strangers. If you're looking for the gay scene, here you have it!

I would give this flea market 3 stars for the merchandise, 5 for the people watching. It's a whole…read morelot of fun, but I didn't find much I really felt like I had to have. Most of the merchandise is over-priced and kind of junky, but there are some fun things to be found if you want to pick through. Really the reason to go here is for the experience. Pinheiros is a very cool part of Sao Paulo that always seems to have something interesting going on. The atmosphere on Saturdays, when this feira is held, is electric. Street musicians, people walking their dogs, and hipsters abound. There is also some great restaurants to check out if you get hungry while browsing through old records, 50s furniture, and all kinds of memorabilia. Funky boutiques line the sidewalk across from the fair, so if you don't find anything to your liking at the feira, you may end up taking home some graphic tees or cute vintage dresses from one of the nearby stores.

It's kind of strange name for a mall, but this place is actually one of the most popular places…read morealong Avenida Paulista. It was useful for me as a tourist because it was located very close to my hotel. The mall is a mix of stores that offer both national and international brands but is not that big. For me, the best part was the food court which offers quick and cheap meals. There are a lot of fast food options. You'll find familiar brands like KFC, Burger King and McDonalds as well as Brazilian fast food chains you may not have heard of like Rei do Mate.

No heart. Upscale shopping that could be found anywhere else in the world. Only the wealthiest of…read morelocals will be found here mixing with the tourist. We only stopped to visit one shop.

Shopping Pátio Higienópolis came to the rescue on one of those no good, very bad days. What would…read morelift our spirits? A bit of retail therapy, of course. Staying at the Tryp hotel just around the corner, we came upon this beautiful mall while walking the dog. At first, we stuck to the periphery, not realizing the entire mall is dog friendly. Once inside, we found tons of stores on 4 or 5 levels. Everything from well-known name brand shops to smaller boutiques. And it appealed to all price points. Meanwhile, we spotted tons of shoppers with dogs. Small poodles, large golden retrievers -- this place really was dog friendly! There's even a special elevator for dogs. I've never seen anything like it. Just as there were stores, there were restaurants too and all of them also dog-friendly. This discovery turned our day right around. We then found Santo Grao (and ran into friends unexpectedly) and 2 bottles of wine later, things were feeling pretty alright again. :)

Great selection of Brazilian beach wear and casual, stylish clothing for men and women. Vibrant…read morecolors and high quality. A tad pricey but well worth it. A must visit whenever I am in Brazil.

Iconic fashion label from Rio. Their prices aren't low but the styling, prints and fabrics are…read moregorgeous. For people looking for a memento from Brazil, look for their lower price Osklen Surf range for bright t-shirts and swim shorts. They do limited edition collaborations and editions for New Years and with institutions such as Inhotim. The sales assistants can be overly enthusiastic...