Ive never heard of H Stern until I visited Rio, our tour guide recommended we give them a try. We…read morechecked in at the front desk, they give customers a free ride back to your hotel, I did a self guided audio tour of the history and facility. This was very informative to start off with, especially since I was clueless about this company. They are located in beautiful Ipanema, which is a good area with beach front property as well. During the tour you will see each worker actually working on the jewelry, so yes this is a real factory. My favorite was watching the actual drawing/ design of the master piece. Once you go thru the tour they have a store located in the same bldg. for purchases. I did learn a few thing in a short bit of time. They offer rides back to your hotel every hr until 4pm I believe. No pressure to purchase anything. Great customer service.

Fabulous experience! Purchased a wonderful ring and enjoyed the entire experience from stepping…read moreinto the store to leaving with my new jewelry. Gracious staff.

Have bought lots of last minute gifts here! Great selection of creative and cute products. Perfect…read morefor getting someone a present, specially when you don't know the person's taste. You always find an interesting option there! Prices can vary from 15 reais to 150 reais on average.

facebook.com/ProudToBeGuilty…read more This is a well stocked luggage store in Copacabana that I like. They have 3 locations. It is good for the traveler looking for the right item at the right price .

This place has anything you need if you're a tourist looking to bring gifts back to family and…read morefriends. Jerseys, ashtrays, and the best part - Havianas for big feet! They carry lots of large sizes we couldn't find elsewhere. They have 2 huge walls of the notorious flip flops! The staff is very helpful and nice, especially if your Portuguese is lacking like mine. The nice thing is you can loop around and walk along the beach at Copacabana through to Ipanema at Aproador. The quality is pretty standard, no Nike jerseys, but it's also nowhere near as pricey!

From the owner: Produtos diferenciados agregando design e qualidade. No segmento de papelaria criamos um novo…read moreconceito: uma butique de papel e objetos de design.

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.

Best prizes and selection on Havaianas. I come here and get what I can before going over to the…read moreofficial Havaianas store not too far away.

If your looking for sandals this is the place! Havianas everywhere in every shade and size. The…read moreprices are the best and you won't get a better price then here. Every time I'm in Brasil this is where I come to get sandals.

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.