Nice shopping mall with plenty of store choices. easy access via taxi or uber. Air conditioning was…read morecool. Plenty of restaurants and fast food choices. Very well-lighted and clean. We came from another shopping center that we searched via yelp. Those old reviews are very misleading. We left that shopping center in a matter of minutes and decided to come to this mall. This is infinitely better.

The Hilton concierge suggested we come here. She suggested a taxi but we took Uber. About 5-10…read moreminute ride over. We were dropped off in front by the taxi area. The indoor shopping center is a massive complex. Four floors of stores; with a good size food court, and a two floor parking garage. We were there around noontime. Many office workers having lunch. It's like one stop shopping here. Clothing, shoes, refrigerators, housewares, mattresses, barber shop, nail and pedicure, etc. Several international labels like Nike, Zara, Lindt truffles, and Daiso. And Havainas, the Brazilian flip flop store. We did mostly window shopping. Our two little purchases - 1) two Portuguese egg tarts from a small vendor and 2) Lindt truffles by weight. Later it was another easy Uber ride back to the hotel.

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.

Without a doubt my favorite mall in Rio de Janeiro. That said, I think it's important to set your…read moreexpectations right before coming. As one of the other Yelpers wrote, this is not your typical mall where you come to shop and maybe grab a bite to eat along the way. It's as though shopping is the sideshow here, with plays, movies, a gym, and great restaurants being the main attraction. There are plenty of stores, but for the most part they aren't chains. The stores also don't focus on clothes. Instead, you're likely to find something unique for your house, maybe a gift for a friend, or something completely unexpected. The most unique attractions for me are the theaters and restaurants. Every floor has at least one live-action theater, both for adults and kids. It's common to see costumed princesses or pirates walking around and taking pictures with kids. I haven't personally seen a play there yet, but I have heard good things from friends. The movie theater is unique too. Smaller than the typical theater, it offers more of a feeling of community for those watching the film together. We also saw an advertisement that they will be showing old-time movies with live piano accompaniment in the near future. The restaurants are all top notch. Lunch, supper, ice cream, coffee, chocolate, whatever it is you are looking for, they have a place in Shopping da Gávea that will meet or exceed your expectation. Definitely give this place a visit, just don't expect anything like you've seen before in a mall.

Now one of our favorite malls, first because it's close by and easy to get to, but also because…read moreit's clean and classy but not over pretentious. They have a good combination of classic chain stores like Taco, Velha Bahia, Imaginarium, Alphabeto, Track and Field, Mr. Cat and a mix of unique stores that sell house decor or gifts you couldn't find anywhere else. One party store had bobbleheads of famous American TV characters and super heros. Another had multistory wooden dollhouses and fun toys any kid would love. This also houses several live theaters spread out on the second and third floors and a movie theater on the fourth floor. They have a variety of good quality restaurants to choose from (Xi Bistrô, Balada mix). There's a convenient taxi stand in the front of the mall for easy transportation and a parking garage on the top floors. Plus the bus lines run a block away towards PUC.

This is an average mall. If you happen to be in the area it's got the basic stuff (food court,…read morecinema, kids play area and basic stores) but it's not worth going out of your way just to check it out. They have some of the same Rio brand clothing stores you can find at the other major malls and a few smaller shops that aren't a chain store. It has a confusing layout to get to the cinema, upstairs different from the escalators used to go downstairs to the food court. It seemed difficult to get a table to sit at in the food court during the lunch hour. They don't have enough and many are made to seat four so often strangers ask if they can sit at an empty seat at your table.

Saara is one of the best places to go looking for practically anything you might need -- it's like…read morehaving a huge complex of stores around, without the ticket price of a fancy mall or the like. Rio de Janeiro's biggest flea market of sorts, SAARA is a fun, busy, sometimes crowded place where you can wander the streets, alleys and side streets to peruse, schmooze and window shop -- and then really shop your heart out! It's worth setting aside a few hours if you can, as it's something enjoyed best when you can sort of wander aimlessly -- but never be afraid to ask where something in particular might be; there are some streets that specialize in given items. And if you get hungry on your urban travels, stop and grab a juice, churro, yakisoba, or whatever strikes your fancy -- chances are you'll find it there too!

It's not a flea market! Totally not. It's a market area where one gets and finds thousand practical…read morethings if you actually live in Rio. It's not for tourists. Yes they too can find all kind of things but the market is for locals. You need some fabric, some electrical wire, some computer cable, a new bikini or some lingerie or a t-shirt, flowers, shoes and so on - you all get that there. It is not high fashion, it is cheapy-ish. It's great. Way better than the fake 'hippie market' in Ipanema ;-)

if you are a tourist visiting Rio .... this isn't a place you want to go to. Nothing here that a…read moretourist would want. It's an old shopping center that seems dilapidated with a lot of empty stalls. Also, no air conditioning and very hot place. the picture of the escalator is very misleading. Must have been a picture that's 20 years old when the place was new. We went around and in less than 10 minutes we took a taxi and went to a different shopping mall

We only went to the Havaianas store because the local H store did not have a large enough…read moreselection. This store had the men's olympics flip flops for which we were looking. This location of Havaianas was amazing. We bought 6 pairs and paid about $6.85/pair in US $. Our local shop around the corner from our hotel in Copacabana was about $9/pair in US$. The cab ride to the mall was $16Reais and back was $7Reais on the bus. Still a great deal compared to purchasing these in the US. Thanks Rio!

Yelp Review 2025 #202:…read more A mall in Leblon that has beloved Brazilian brands and international brands as well. I didn't come here to shop per se but to get something specific. But walking around this mall was a fun time. It wasn't super crowded despite being a holiday. This mall has it all. Coffee shops, bars, restaurants at different price points, chocolate shops, clothing stores, açaí, toy stores, etc. It has a cinema. It's clean, spacious and well-organized. It was easy for me to find what I was looking for despite being distracted by all the different stores. If you're tired of being out in the sun on the beach, this is a nice little break. Nearby, you'll find more restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Store employees don't speak much English but with translation apps, you'll be fine.

Lots of fun stores with different uses and good food court upstairs. Dengo, Mr. Cat, lots of…read moreclothing stores etc. Went to nespresso to recycle capsules and buy new ones. We also got to test try one. Customer service was super nice! Great place to shop and way to stay cold on a hot Rio day!

Lots of people complain there's too many sets of stairs to get to the top of the Botafogo mall in…read moreorder to see the view but it's well worth it. It offers a gorgeous panoramic of, of course, Botafogo beach and Pao de açúcar. Going at dusk is an awesome time to see the sky changing colors. There's also plenty to do in the mall with the food court and movie theatre on the top floor. There's also a good variety of stores. Some of your more typical stores like Leader and other fancier like Uncle K. There's also a few non-chain stores that offer some more unique options for gifts and the like. It's convenient to the bus lines and not too far from the metro or other restaurants.

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.