This eclectic Santa Teresa gift shop has loads of unique rings, bracelets, ceramics, kids clothing…read moreand art, much of which appears to be produced locally. If an "I (heart) Rio!" t-shirt isn't the kind of souvenir you planned to take home, come here for something special.

I went to the Santa Teresa neighborhood with no idea what to expect. This little shop pleasantly…read moresurprised our entire group. There were lots of little items at different price points. For example, we got some woven doormats for $2.50 USD and other people got handmade dolls. Great place for off the beaten path souvenirs. Who really wants the Brazil magnet made 1/2 way around the globe? The best find here was the local unframed art. They had lots of options with the prices listed on the back. We got a large painting for about $40 USD. It was very simple, but fit our tastes. There were much more intricate pieces up to several hundred USD. Such a fun place to get lost in the sites and smells.

From the owner: Guava é uma empresa especializada em vender sentimentos em forma de produtos úteis para o dia-a-dia…read moreatravés de imagens clássicas e diferenciadas. Nossos objetos são produzidos de forma totalmente artesanal possuindo excelente qualidade e acabamento. Além do nosso extenso acervo de imagens oferecemos a opção da personalização dos nossos produtos.

I like the convenience and selection of this grocery store. It's a lot closer to where I live so…read moreeasier to pick up items as I'm out and about. You can find most of the basic Asian food supplies here; sushi short grain rice, sesame oil, gyoza (potstickers), wasabi green peas, and various other items you cannot find in the regular grocery store. The selection is better than the selection at ume in Copacabana. There's also plenty of organic, vegan and special food that works for a variety of diets. Prices are a little steep but that's the price of imported goods. Some of the fresher items are made in São Paulo and labeled with best buy dates so you know how old the items are.

What a great store. We actually found this place by accident after getting lost in Botafogo, but we…read moreare so glad we did. If you are recently moved to Rio, or if you are just looking for something for your house, they have it all. The store is good for both tourists and locals alike. As foreigners in Rio, we were ecstatic to find regular household items that were distinctly Brazilian without being overly touristy (i.e. laptop/food lap pad featuring "Classic lanche no sofá" or a cutting board displaying all the different cuts of a cow in Portuguese). That said, they have a variety of everything, so if you do want that pillow with the Brazilian flag, you're in luck. The other great part about this store was the staff. This was one of the rare instances where I didn't feel like my presence as a customer was a burden for the staff. Paula was very helpful for us, making several trips to the register to confirm prices for us and belong answer any questions we had. She was quite friendly as well. Whether you're on Botafogo or not, make a trip to this store. You're bound to walk out with something.

So glad we found this store on our search for the Botofogo metro station, which is actually just…read moredown the street, so it'll be convenient to return. The store has stationery supplies to kitchen items and everything in between. We needed a few essential items for our new apartment and found some great things here. The also have some items that are uniquely Brazilian if want something that aren't too touristy. They had Cristo and Pão de Açúcar bookends, a glass cutting board with the Portuguese names of the cuts of meat (even useful if you know Portuguese), a cute espresso set (machine and cups). They also had a good selection of bath supplies (toothbrush holders, soap dispensers, tub mats) and decorative pillows. We got a lap desk (soft replaceable bottom filler) with hard light weight board with cup holder that can be used for a desk when you're working on the couch or as an eating tray. They had more unique things than just the ordinary home supply store. Apparently they're opening up a few more stores like this around Rio so check them out!