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

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.

This is a very cool and contemporary shopping center in Rio. If you're staying at the Sheraton…read morehotel, they offer a complimentary shuttle nearly hourly throughout the day to this shopping center. The center is quite large and spread across several floors. The layout is a little weird with branching side corridors that make it potentially possible to get a bit turned around. Also, I could not find a single store directory or map in the entire place! There is a mix of stores you might never heard of if you're from the U.S. along with some familiar names. My favorite is the L'Occitane au Bresil store which features skincare products made in Brazil with Brazilian ingredients. Some of the staff in the various stores spoke some English and others not. Knowing a few Portuguese phrases will serve you well. I was disappointed that there was no store selling souvenirs for those who might want to pick up something for friends or family back home. On the top floor is a large selection of various restaurants to suit nearly any taste. Definitely give this center a visit if you want to shop in Rio!

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.

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.

This was one of two main malls in the area and this one was smaller, but "easy-going" since it…read morewasn't as hectic and had more interesting/unique stores. If you're looking for a spot to meet up with someone or just take the time out to check your phone, this is a good spot since it's pretty quiet and not as rowdy as most malls one would go to.

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.

I was recommended this mall for its great prices. The building us 12 stories with a small selection…read moreof stores and services on each level. This building has everything! Beauty and spa services, souvenir shops, clothing stores, a cafe and restaurant, and other businesses I might have missed. I only wanted to buy a few bathing suits, and was almost overwhelmed at how many swimwear shops there were. They can be found on every level. Some were selling sets for ~300 Reias, but a few had great mark downs for 70-100 Reias. It's definitely worth it to take time looking through this mall. There is an elevator on each level, but I found the stairs easier to explore the entirety of the building.

Shopping mecca! Just two blocks from Coppa this place has everything you want as a tourist or a…read morelocal. I came here in search of a Brazilian bathing suit. Full disclosure, I really had anxiety about the whole bathing suit thing coming from the northern US where I've only ever seen full coverage bottoms at the beach. Based on recommendations from other yelpers (Gabriele J and Mitzy R) I came here and not only did I get 3, that's right 3, bikinis but I'm a convert! I will never go back to my full coverage suits. My fav place was La Ariea on the 7th or 8th floor. They were the only place with bikinis with a "G" bottom. Yes the "P" or "S" weren't going to hold this bumbum. But the place has more than just tons of bathing suit stores, they had plenty of options for workout gear (yes I got several one piece suits to bring back), a store full of sarongs for $R13 (not the 25/30 on the beach) and a great place called Pado de Sol with tons of souvenirs. The prices vary throughout the floors. If you see something you like but don't like the price I'm sure you'll see it on another floor for a different price. Definitely recommend coming here. Note bathrooms are only on floor 12.

We ended up here after learning that the museums do not provide guests access on Mondays. The…read moreshopping center has 3 levels with a multitude of stores and eateries. We just glanced around mostly. We ate at a place on the 3rd floor. They had these large slices of pizza that were so tasty. I cannot recall the name but they are located to the right off the escalator. They also had a nice looking display of desserts near the register.

Rio de Janeiro is, in some ways, a vertical city, and you will find many shopping areas that go up…read moreas opposed to outward -- Edificio Avenida Central is one of them. Not simply that, it's also your go-to spot if you need to find anything for electronics. You have the main floors with handfuls of normal stores, but there is one particular corner of the building where you enter, and it's a multitude of stalls and kiosks for a good 3 floors, with any range of whatever you need: screen repairs, cables, phone cases, new merchandise...I first got to know it when I was looking to get my iPod screen fixed, but now place it in my mental filing cabinet for anything I need. If you're getting something repaired and have some time to kill, head downstairs and grab a burger or a beer at any of the variety of other businesses that occupy the building aside from electronics stores. Right next to Carioca metro/subway station, you can't miss it!