This place has it all, and the location is convenient too if you're traveling by metro. Whether…read moreyou're looking for an inexpensive new cell phone, a flatscreen TV, a microwave, refrigerator, or perhaps you just need new bed sheets, towels or even a shower curtain, Pernambucanas can satisfy your needs. I went there to buy a Brazilian mobile phone and what should have taken 15 minutes, took closer to 45. I can bore you through the details of the inattentive service, so I guess I will... we waited for a salesperson to show us phones, for over 10 minutes, and then after we'd paid, the same salesperson disappeared because her lunch break had arrived. She casually mentioned someone else would help us.. and then we waited again. Finally, the other girl arrived with my cell phone in hand (voilà!), but then she brought out the wrong color (naturally). So, it's a great place to buy fairly priced electronics, but then just don't be picky - I walked out with the black phone instead of the white one. The disgrace! ;)

As one of the most luxurious shopping malls in Sao Paulo, JK Iguatemi features all the expected…read moreinternational brands like Prada and Louis Vuitton as well as Brazilian designers like Schutz. Pricey, but also fun for bargain hunters, the mall is dotted with security cards and a nice diversion during rainy weather. Those seeking sustenance will find several restaurants on site and for something special to take home Maria Brigadeiro is a must.

Great high end mall, beautiful architecture and a very enjoyable place to escape the oppressive São…read morePaulo summers. Cineopolis, the movie theater at the top floor, is equally impressive with "Sala VIP's", the pricier (but WELL worth it) cinema rooms, that include oversized leather recliners and waiter service.

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.