Rio de Janeiro is known for its cutting edge fashion, and visitors to the city have many opportunities to purchase a few items to take home with them.  The city is full of clothing boutiques for men, women, and children as well as jewelry stores and shoe shops. 

One top-rated Rio store is Baggagio which sells all types of clothing and goods made of leather.  The store has several city locations and also sells its items online.  Another popular store is Boutique LaCoste  which sells upscale luxury items for men and women from clothing and accessories to leather goods such as shoes and belts.  For more ideas for shopping in Rio visit  WCities' Rio shopping page . 

The markets are excellent especially along on Copacabana beach, which is the best place to buy presents and has a much more welcoming atmosphere than malls. There is also a Market on Sunday 9-6, which have quality products made by local people for a worth while holiday spending money. You will be able to purchase something to remember your holiday whether it be a picture, jewellery or a carving, you'll love it.

Shopping in Rio is an interesting experience for someone of colour, so do well to dress well and brush up on Portugese language so you can communicate correctly to get repsect, otherwise it will spoil your holiday.