My first time back here since the COVID-19 situation. This shopping mall has taken many…read moreprecautions to adjust to the current norms: they have temperature checks at all the mall entrances; there are many hand sanitizer stations throughout the mall; the escalators are all marked so that shoppers should use only every fourth step; the food court has installed plastic shields between all the tables and at and around all the food stands; all of the stores are posted with the maximum number of clients that are permitted in at the same time. The number of patrons seems much less than it used to be, but it is very nice to be able to go to the mall and pretend to be normal again.

This shopping mall is not that large, but has one of the best locations I've ever seen. It's…read morelocated right on the beach in Joao Pessoa, the capital of the Brazilian State of Paraiba. They have a movie theater and a gym that looks right out at the ocean; there are a number of fast-food restaurants (including Pizza Hut, Burger King & Subway) and 2 restaurants with table service (also with views of the ocean). Parking is outdoors and only costs about $1.25 (R$6). They have security at the entrances so safety is not an issue. I come here every once in a while because it's such a beautiful location. If you're in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out.

This place is a little bit of everything: they have 5 restaurants, including Johnny Rocket's for…read moreburgers (very good), Vignoli which serves (terrible) pizzas and pastas, IT Asian, which serves sushi, Roccia Bar which serves excellent Brazilian pub-style food at great prices and Cozinha Roccia, which serves upscale Brazilian/French fusion cuisine (and is one of my favorite places for fine dining). They used to have a bakery, but sadly it closed. They also have a shop that sells gourmet foods, a coffee shop, a women's clothing boutique, a health food store and a children's play space. The building above is occupied by apartments, some of which can be rented out through various booking sites. It's located about a block away from one of the nicest beaches in the city, and is also close to many other restaurants and shops. Parking is usually available on-street, but they also have valet parking available, although I've never used it.

The Tambiá Shopping mall is a good place to shop, have fun with friends and also to have a snack…read more It is in the city center and is therefore more accessible to much of the population of João Pessoa. This mall is relatively small compared to some others in the city. The food court has about 20 or 25 fast food options, including Subway & Burger King, as well as "Chinese" and "Italian" fast food among others. Shopping options include many clothing stores, 2 department stores, travel agencies (does anybody use them anymore?), bank & ATMs, jewelry stores and even a medical clinic. There's also a movie theater, but they tell me it's on the small side. The parking lot is large, so you won't have to go crazy looking for on-street parking in the congested downtown area. This time of year, they also have an indoor skating rink, which is a nice touch in the hot weather. In all, I like this Mall & would definitely go back.