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! ;)

If you're looking for a rock or hip hop shirt you will find it here. You can also make your own…read moreshirts and as see a little underground local flare. Pretty good pricing but it really varies store to store. Definitely could see locals or at least those who speak Portuguese getting better pricing than tourists.

What a rad place! I was wandering around downtown Sao Paolo and checking out some tourist…read moreactivities related to the World Cup when I spotted a few signs for various galerias. And here's where I feel dumb... I follow the signs and think, "Galeria Do Rock? Is that a Rock N Roll museum?" So I keep following the signs until I get to this massive structure and realize that I'm at a shopping mall dedicated to rock/punk/goth/skater culture. Not a museum! Duh. Galleries are not just museums but also buildings or spaces dedicated to the sale of merchandise. The sheer size of this mall had me intrigued so I proceeded to walk in and check it out. It was absolutely fascinating! There are about 7 stories and each one is practically identical. There are themes among each level though in general this is your one stop shop for all things counter culture. The first floor was primarily dedicated to small head shops, skater stores, salons, and wigs and weaves. The next few levels focused a little more heavy on the rock side with some goth inspired stores, some tattoo parlors and some piercing places. Keep going up and you'll find punk stores, more rock stuff, and so on. The very top level is mostly dedicated to silk screening stores, and I can only assume that these are the folks making the shirts and merch for sale in all the stores below. ACDC, Guns N Roses, Ramones, Slipknot... You name it, there's a store here that's got it! A few comic shops and toy stores are peppered about, but it's basically like the largest Hot Topic you've ever seen, just all split up into individually owned shops that are about 500 st ft each. So not really what I was expecting to discover, but actually quite a bit cooler! If you're unable to climb stairs, be warned that the top two levels are accessible (insofar as I could tell) by stairs only. But the top 5 or so floors have escalators. The first level also has bathrooms which you pay a few reals for but it's worth it because they're pretty clean.

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.