Arguably Sao Paulo's highest-end mall, Shopping Iguatemi offers all the usual international brands…read moreplus several Brazilian originals. Spread across several levels, and in many ways a labyrinth, this is also the home of Manioca and Davvero Gelato

I have a love hate relationship with this mall. It is a São Paulo classic and great place to people…read morewatch encapsulating everyone from Botox filled elite to everyday workers grabbing a bite at the food court. I've bought some nice gifts here for others, shipped packages to the U.S. (The FedEx kiosk doesn't charge a ridiculous markup.), and eaten magnificent meals. There are tasty free samples to try and beautiful designer handbags to ogle. The installations in the center courtyard are nice, and the embroidery and wrapping kiosks hidden in a random alley have saved my but. They have ample bike parking and decent froyo. I can't say this place doesn't have its pros. The issue is that the place is just plain over-priced and poorly organized. I don't love any of the higher end Brazilian women's brands that they have there. I prefer many of the shops on/near Oscar Freire for the same price range. Of the very few lower price point stores, they always run out of sizes or try to sell me clothes with defaults or stains. The service isn't ever that attentive to me, probably because I don't get all dressed up to go to the mall like most Brazilians do. Much of the mall feels like it is in an underground tunnel, and none of the escalators flow easily from the top floor to the bottom floor of the mall. While the uncovered parking area out back is lovely with gorgeous old trees, the other options you are forced to use when it's full are dark and hard to maneuver. Like every other mall in town, I find this place to be a necessary evil at times. In my opinion this particular one is best for eating and a few specialty stops only.

All told, it's a clean, modern mall with a relaxed vibe across its stores and common areas, though…read moreits common areas feel a little tight and there are few areas to just hang around without big something. It has a solid mix of shops , restaurants, and movie theater, without much that's too fancy and or too trashy. Service is polite and efficient, though not overly personal across all stores, with Guess being a notable exception for having extraordinary customer service. It's not a destination mall, but it checks enough boxes for a convenient, comfortable shopping stop No geral, é um shopping moderno e limpo, com clima tranquilo nas lojas e áreas comuns, embora essas áreas sejam um pouco apertadas e falte espaço para ficar sem consumir algo. Tem uma boa variedade de lojas, restaurantes e cinema, sem nada muito chique ou muito simples. O atendimento é educado e eficiente, mas não muito pessoal na maioria das lojas--com exceção da Guess, que teve um atendimento excelente. Não é um shopping turístico, mas serve bem para compras rápidas e confortáveis.

This shopping center is in a great central location in San Paulo and the building is clean and not…read moretoo crowded, however there isn't really much to it. There are only a few stores caught my attention but really ended up buying nothing. I went thru all the floors under 30 min. There is a food court on the top floor but that's about it.

I second Preeti M in declaring this flip flop heaven!! If you are in the area a stop at this…read moreHavianas flagship store is a must. I stayed around the block from here when I was recently in Sao Paulo for a conference and must admit I visited this store 3 times during my week long stay. I just kept thinking of people to buy flip flops for. I was blown away by the wide range of styles - so many color and pattern combinations, strap options, and designs. They even have baby havianas which are absolutely adorable. The employees are really helpful here and are happy to look in the back for sizes you can't find...etc. One of the main draws for me of this store was the extremely cheap prices. In the U.S. havianas can sell for $30, at this store the vast majority of flip flops sell for under $10. Makes for great presents for friends!

What a great idea for a shop! You wander in through an very…read moreopen frontage and look out over what looks like a little market stall with a straw roof. The 'market stall' is piled high with loads of different flip flops for you to dive in and fondle (is it rude to say 'fondle' when talking about flip flops??). You can even have your own designs made up on the spot! How cool is that? They really are inexpensive too, especially for something that bear a brand that has become world known and renowned. Picked me up some baby flip flops for my daughter, cost me a whole 6 pounds, a bargain for a slice of Brazil :)

Havaianas are a true Brazilian product and original since 1962. This is a small shop but they have…read moreproducts for men, women, and children. Unlike larger shops in Rio, they do not sell accessories or clothing. You can have your pair of flip-flops customized as you desire. There is a drawer full of options to bedazzle and customize your own flip-flops. They can customize a new pair or update an old pair of Havaianas while you wait. This shop offers a variety of colors and designs for the new seasonal collection including espadrilles. Havaianas are fun, comfortable, and are good quality for the value. The store is open on Sunday. www.havaianas.com

It's kind of strange name for a mall, but this place is actually one of the most popular places…read morealong Avenida Paulista. It was useful for me as a tourist because it was located very close to my hotel. The mall is a mix of stores that offer both national and international brands but is not that big. For me, the best part was the food court which offers quick and cheap meals. There are a lot of fast food options. You'll find familiar brands like KFC, Burger King and McDonalds as well as Brazilian fast food chains you may not have heard of like Rei do Mate.