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!

Osklen is a high-end Brazilian brand where one can find chic and trendy casual clothing, shoes and…read morebeach/surf gear. This Ipanema location is a beautiful, big, two-storey store. We went in looking for a specific pair of men's swim trunks and they brought out the right sizes straight away. The sales associates spoke limited English but were pleasant.

If you're roaming the streets of Brazil and you see a Havainas store do not hesitate and walk…read morestraight in. Buy at least two pairs! You can't find a lot of these designs, at least in the states. After I can't back many people asked where I got them and complimented on these bad ass flip flops. I personally really like the ones with the loop around the back of your foot. You can even personalize and decorate your Havaianas for a special occasion, like New Years in Brazil. Take it one step further and definitely do one New Years in Brazil. It is unlike any New Years you will experience. There are a whole bunch of traditions involving color of underwear, wearing white and Havaianas.

Smaller than the others store about 1/2 a mile away but okay selection of Rio Olympics 2016. If you…read morewalk up and down the street, there are other shoe stores that sell Havaianas at comparable prices.

This Havaianas shop is located about five blocks away from a larger location on Rua Xavier de…read moreSilveira in Copacabana. The selection is limited to men's, women's, and children's flip-flops and a few accessories. Havaianas are the original and first Brazilian massed-produced rubber flip-flop created in 1962. The flip-flops are comfortable and are perfect on the beautiful beaches of Brazil. The new patterns for the Rio 2016 Olympics are available. www.havaianas.com.br

It didn't take long before the Brazilian flip flop came up in casual conversation on our recent…read moreSouth American trip. I'm an owner of a couple pairs having purchased them in the States. But this is the birthplace. It seems like you can find a store on every street corner in Rio. On our last day we had plenty of free time. I did a Google and found a store two blocks down from the Hilton Copacabana hotel. A 5 minute walk. Hubby & I walked over around 9:30am. I had looked on the company website prior to coming and had an idea of the latest ones. Nothing caught my eye until I saw a flip flop with the Brazilian national drink "caipirinha". What better than that. A great souvenir that is functional. This store has a very small footprint but if you're in the market for a pair.