It's on the smaller side but they have everything a Duty Free stop should, especially loads of…read moreperfumes... I did not appreciate being followed around while other guests were not so, there's that

Yelp Review 2025 #171:…read more This Duty Free shop inside GRU is spacious and not filled with sales people latching on the anyone that walks by. You can peacefully look around and see if there's anything you want for yourself or to give to family and friends back home. I kept seeing signs for Lindt Dubai chocolate which is not the same as the original from Fix but I like Lindt. It's not widely available in the US just yet so, I had to grab a few bars from here. They're $19 a bar. Lindt's US website has them for $17 but you pay for shipping and wait. However, this is a Duty Free - it should be cheaper here...but nope! I also forgot to pack my moisturizer so, I got a jar from here. You pay in US$, they won't take Brazilian Reais. They have chocolates, alcohol, toiletries/ beauty products, Brazilian souvenirs, etc.

Shopping in Vila Madalena, you'd expect to find a myriad of stores that offer wares with the same…read moreindie and artistic tilt that the neighborhood represents. I've unfortunately come up empty in my quest to find amazing and affordable handmade items... that is until I came upon Sou Sou. This small jewelry boutique has a number of awesome (and awesomely priced) necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and other accessories. In the back, they even have a small selection of women's clothing. The jewelry, particularly the necklaces, caught my attention. The handmade items have beautiful crystals incorporated. The kind of stuff you'd likely find Zoe Deschanel or Kate Hudson wearing. Gorgeous crystals, some big and bold and others delicately incorporated, on silver or gold chains. The neckware is an accent piece that goes great with a daytime white v-neck or beautiful evening gown. What's even cooler is that every crystal has an energy associated with it so it serves to enhance your fashion collection and personal aura! I walked out with 4 new necklaces, 2 for me and 2 as gifts!

Brazilian flagship store of German high-end suitcase manufacturer. Located in one of the fanciest…read morearea of São Paulo, close to famous hotel/restaurant Fasano. My experience there was with a foreigner who had his Rimowa suitcase opened by TSA while in transit to Brazil. The security code was changed and he could not open it. Firstly we rang the store and the instruction was to bring the suitcase to the closest shop to analyze the problem with the locker. Once we reached there, the lady was really kind and watchful and in 5 minutes the problem was solved! You have to pay a high price for what you get, but you get back for what you have paid!

Great place to come for a tourist SIM/chip for your mobile phone of you are staying at the World…read moreTrade Center hotels or near Ibirapuera. Bring your passport. Patient friendly staff speak Portuguese only, but use Google Translate. Currently R12 for SIM card, then either R50 or R100 to load prepaid service. Activating the SIM and loading will take about 30 minutes in addition to the wait if the store is busy. Social distances seating is enforced. Staff and customers must wear masks and use hand sanitizer.

The most gorgeous gift store - the only place for super original and personalized gifts I've found…read morein São Paulo. They have a great selection of Dröm-designed gifts (they will make you your own versions of many of them) and other interesting Brazilian-designed homewares. From eco-friendly kid's products to custom skateboard decks and Travel accessories. They can personalize gifts while you wait.

Americanas is a brazilian grocery and eletronics chain store. This is a particularly large…read morelocation. It has a good variety of stuff and prices are reasonable. Very convenient for stacking some basic groceries if you are staying nearby.

This little gem is a gift shop/museum and cafe in one and a wonderful place to buy Brazilian…read morehandicrafts at exceptionally reasonable prices. Responsibly sourced and thoughtfully curated.

There are two things you need to know about "Brechos" in Sao Paulo before you spend time looking…read morefor treasures from a different time period. 1.) Maybe half of what you see is for sale. Brechos collect vintage clothes and accessories and rent them out. I went into Arca da Vila and saw a nice yellow belt. When I asked the cost of it she said it was only for rent. 15r a day. How these places stay in business is beyond me. 2.) There's always a jeito. If you really, really love something that's not for sale there's a possibility you can buy it. For a price. This yellow belt I mentioned earlier for example was offered to me for 70r. It's an old, plastic belt. Come on girlfriend, work with me.