Fun spot, but the customization process is a little confusing. Paid for flip flops and then…read morerealized that you had to pick out charms and pay, before they put them on. So had to wait at register 2x and the charm station 2x. But all in all it was a good experience, we had fun!

Havaianas are a lot more expensive in the US than they are in Brazil... and we don't get the same…read moreselection. The Havaianas in Rio has so many cute designs, patterns and styles. I opted for purple (my favorite color) metallic flip flops and added a Brazilian flag charm to the right flip flop. This was the perfect souvenir to bring home to commemorate a great vacation. Locally made with some Brazilian pride. Love it!

Yelp Review 2025 #202:…read more A mall in Leblon that has beloved Brazilian brands and international brands as well. I didn't come here to shop per se but to get something specific. But walking around this mall was a fun time. It wasn't super crowded despite being a holiday. This mall has it all. Coffee shops, bars, restaurants at different price points, chocolate shops, clothing stores, açaí, toy stores, etc. It has a cinema. It's clean, spacious and well-organized. It was easy for me to find what I was looking for despite being distracted by all the different stores. If you're tired of being out in the sun on the beach, this is a nice little break. Nearby, you'll find more restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Store employees don't speak much English but with translation apps, you'll be fine.

This is a very cool and contemporary shopping center in Rio. If you're staying at the Sheraton…read morehotel, they offer a complimentary shuttle nearly hourly throughout the day to this shopping center. The center is quite large and spread across several floors. The layout is a little weird with branching side corridors that make it potentially possible to get a bit turned around. Also, I could not find a single store directory or map in the entire place! There is a mix of stores you might never heard of if you're from the U.S. along with some familiar names. My favorite is the L'Occitane au Bresil store which features skincare products made in Brazil with Brazilian ingredients. Some of the staff in the various stores spoke some English and others not. Knowing a few Portuguese phrases will serve you well. I was disappointed that there was no store selling souvenirs for those who might want to pick up something for friends or family back home. On the top floor is a large selection of various restaurants to suit nearly any taste. Definitely give this center a visit if you want to shop in Rio!

This is a small triathlon shop located at the end of Copacabana, almost at Arpoador, across the…read morestreet from Posto 6. I road bike and do triathlons, and I get all my bike maintenance done here. The services are very reasonable (e.g. 60 reais for a basic tune-up and bike wash) and they always do a great job and get it back to me quickly. Since it's so close to my house I always drop off and pick up the bike myself, but I believe they will deliver if needed. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I especially recommend talking to Homero who helped me get connected to a local biking group when I first arrived in Rio. In addition to bike maintenance, the shop sells triathlon clothing and equipment for biking, running and swimming - despite the small size it's a good assortment and they have all the basics!