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Shopping Leblon

Shopping Leblon

4.1(27 reviews)
1.1 kmLeblon
$$$

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!

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Shopping da Gávea

Shopping da Gávea

4.4(13 reviews)
2.5 kmGávea
$$$

Now one of our favorite malls, first because it's close by and easy to get to, but also because…read moreit's clean and classy but not over pretentious. They have a good combination of classic chain stores like Taco, Velha Bahia, Imaginarium, Alphabeto, Track and Field, Mr. Cat and a mix of unique stores that sell house decor or gifts you couldn't find anywhere else. One party store had bobbleheads of famous American TV characters and super heros. Another had multistory wooden dollhouses and fun toys any kid would love. This also houses several live theaters spread out on the second and third floors and a movie theater on the fourth floor. They have a variety of good quality restaurants to choose from (Xi Bistrô, Balada mix). There's a convenient taxi stand in the front of the mall for easy transportation and a parking garage on the top floors. Plus the bus lines run a block away towards PUC.

Without a doubt my favorite mall in Rio de Janeiro. That said, I think it's important to set your…read moreexpectations right before coming. As one of the other Yelpers wrote, this is not your typical mall where you come to shop and maybe grab a bite to eat along the way. It's as though shopping is the sideshow here, with plays, movies, a gym, and great restaurants being the main attraction. There are plenty of stores, but for the most part they aren't chains. The stores also don't focus on clothes. Instead, you're likely to find something unique for your house, maybe a gift for a friend, or something completely unexpected. The most unique attractions for me are the theaters and restaurants. Every floor has at least one live-action theater, both for adults and kids. It's common to see costumed princesses or pirates walking around and taking pictures with kids. I haven't personally seen a play there yet, but I have heard good things from friends. The movie theater is unique too. Smaller than the typical theater, it offers more of a feeling of community for those watching the film together. We also saw an advertisement that they will be showing old-time movies with live piano accompaniment in the near future. The restaurants are all top notch. Lunch, supper, ice cream, coffee, chocolate, whatever it is you are looking for, they have a place in Shopping da Gávea that will meet or exceed your expectation. Definitely give this place a visit, just don't expect anything like you've seen before in a mall.

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Edifício Santa Clara 33 - Bikinis

Edifício Santa Clara 33

4.6(7 reviews)
2.4 kmCopacabana
$$

I was recommended this mall for its great prices. The building us 12 stories with a small selection…read moreof stores and services on each level. This building has everything! Beauty and spa services, souvenir shops, clothing stores, a cafe and restaurant, and other businesses I might have missed. I only wanted to buy a few bathing suits, and was almost overwhelmed at how many swimwear shops there were. They can be found on every level. Some were selling sets for ~300 Reias, but a few had great mark downs for 70-100 Reias. It's definitely worth it to take time looking through this mall. There is an elevator on each level, but I found the stairs easier to explore the entirety of the building.

Shopping mecca! Just two blocks from Coppa this place has everything you want as a tourist or a…read morelocal. I came here in search of a Brazilian bathing suit. Full disclosure, I really had anxiety about the whole bathing suit thing coming from the northern US where I've only ever seen full coverage bottoms at the beach. Based on recommendations from other yelpers (Gabriele J and Mitzy R) I came here and not only did I get 3, that's right 3, bikinis but I'm a convert! I will never go back to my full coverage suits. My fav place was La Ariea on the 7th or 8th floor. They were the only place with bikinis with a "G" bottom. Yes the "P" or "S" weren't going to hold this bumbum. But the place has more than just tons of bathing suit stores, they had plenty of options for workout gear (yes I got several one piece suits to bring back), a store full of sarongs for $R13 (not the 25/30 on the beach) and a great place called Pado de Sol with tons of souvenirs. The prices vary throughout the floors. If you see something you like but don't like the price I'm sure you'll see it on another floor for a different price. Definitely recommend coming here. Note bathrooms are only on floor 12.

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