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Art India
Sao Paulo
Souvenirs and handicrafts made by Indians from tribes across Brazil. There are beautiful necklaces made from colorful seeds and household items such as wooden spoons, bowls, and baskets or pottery.Souvenirs and handicrafts made by Indians from tribes across Brazil.
Arte Tribal
Sao Paulo
Make sure to explore this little alleyway store off the trendy Rua Augusta. The front of the store displays Brazilian native art: necklaces, pottery, baskets, bags, and woodcarvings. In the rear of the store and on the walls of the alleyway, shoppers find crafts from native people all over the world, though most of the works are African.Make sure to explore this little alleyway store off the
Banana Price
Sao Paulo
You'll find a huge collection of national and international designers at low prices, such as heavily discounted collections of Nine West, Red's, Massimo, and Dilly. Other leather products available include bags, purses, and belts.You'll find a huge collection of national and international designers
Britto
Sao Paulo
It's hard to miss Britto's colorful and bold pop-art style. The store sells original and limited-edition prints of Britto's work, as well as accessories such as mugs and mouse pads decorated with his work.It's hard to miss Britto's colorful and bold pop-art style.
Casa Amadeus
Sao Paulo
A great selection of Brazilian sheet music and very helpful staff. There's also a good variety of musical instruments:
cavaquinhos (a Brazilian mandolin), percussion instruments, and hand-held rattles and shakers.A great selection of Brazilian sheet music and very helpful
Casa Santa Luzia
Sao Paulo
The size of a grocery store, Santa Luzia is stuffed with imported products that can be next to impossible to find anywhere else in Brazil, including cold cuts, pastas, sauces, and cheeses, as well as sweets and desserts; the mango-and-passion-fruit-flavored minigâteaus are to die for!The size of a grocery store, Santa Luzia is stuffed
Centro Cultural FNAC
Sao Paulo
The Centro Cultural boasts several floors of books, plus a coffee shop, cybercafe, and a large music and video department. The foreign language section (English, French, Spanish, and German) is extensive, and the guidebook and map section offers a good selection. Open on Sunday.The Centro Cultural boasts several floors of books, plus a
Clube Chocolate
Sao Paulo
Another place that doesn't quite fit neatly into the shopping category. The Clube Chocolate looks like a gallery, houses an upscale martini bar and cozy cafe, and sells a variety of renowned national and international fashions for men and women as well as plants, gift items, and home decorations. And the chocolate, you ask? The only type you'll find is the Brazilian women's clothing line sold under the Chocolate label. At least it's low-cal.Another place that doesn't quite fit neatly into the shopping
Daslu
Sao Paulo
To call Daslu a department store doesn't really do it justice. This is shopping taken to the nth degree, shopping with a capital "S." Daslu offers 17,000 sq. m of luxurious upscale shopping. Uniformed staff guide you through the maze, while strategically placed espresso bars keep you energized with complimentary hits of caffeine. A large part of the women's department is off-limits to men. Daslu offers some of the best-known international designers such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Armani, and Gucci as well as an array of Brazilian names, including Iodice, Forum, Maria Bonita, and beach fashions from Lenny and Rosa Chá. In addition to designer fashions, the store sells home decorating items, jewelry, sporting goods, audio and video equipment, and even cars. The service is top-notch and the restaurants and cafes throughout the store are elegant and refined.To call Daslu a department store doesn't really do it
Galeria Fortes Vilaça
Sao Paulo
This gallery represents over 20 Brazilian and international artists who work in Brazil. Exhibits range from paintings to installation art, sculpture, and mixed media.This gallery represents over 20 Brazilian and international artists who
Galeria Luisa Strina
Sao Paulo
One of the older contemporary art galleries in town, Luisa Strina now showcases work from a number of young national and international artists. This gallery usually has interesting exhibits of artwork done in various media: paintings, bronze, glass, or photo art.One of the older contemporary art galleries in town, Luisa
Haddock Lobo Books and Magazines
Sao Paulo
Open every day until midnight, this bookstore has an excellent selection of international magazines and books, including some guidebooks. Space is at a premium in this tiny store, so if you can't find something, ask. Chances are the owner will be able to dig it out for you.Open every day until midnight, this bookstore has an excellent
Joalheria Esplanada
Sao Paulo
Most of us would be happy just browsing this beautiful upscale jewelry store. A favorite among many Paulistas, this shop has been around for over 70 years.Most of us would be happy just browsing this beautiful
Mercado das Pulgas
Sao Paulo
This flea market (
pulgas are fleas in Portuguese) attracts a wide variety of merchants, buskers, musicians, and shoppers. The variety on offer is huge: junk, good-quality antiques, secondhand clothing, crafts, and whatever else people think of putting out for sale. Open Saturday from 9am to 5pm.This flea market (
pulgas are fleas in Portuguese) attracts a
Mercado Municipal
Sao Paulo
Built in the 1930s, this gorgeous market hall with its skylights and stained-glass windows is a fabulous setting for one of the city's largest produce and food markets. Open Monday to Saturday from 5am to 4pm, the hall is packed with vendors selling vegetables, fresh fish, meats, fruits, and herbs. The food section is a popular place to grab a
cafezinho or a sandwich.Built in the 1930s, this gorgeous market hall with its
Mille Foglie
Sao Paulo
Everything you ever wanted to read on cuisine. This bookstore/cooking school stocks over 3,000 titles on culinary topics. Many of the books are in English and there's a section on Brazilian cooking. Open Monday through Friday 11am to 8pm, and Saturday 10am to 2pm.Everything you ever wanted to read on cuisine. This bookstore/cooking
Monica Filgueiras de Almeida
Sao Paulo
This gallery specializes in the same media as Galeria Luisa Strina and usually displays a good variety of contemporary pieces, mostly of Brazilian artists.This gallery specializes in the same media as Galeria Luisa
Mr Kitsch
Sao Paulo
There's nothing gaudy about this excellent collection of menswear. Though it stocks a small collection of suits and formal wear, the largest selection is of comfortable and simple casual wear.There's nothing gaudy about this excellent collection of menswear. Though
O Boticario
Sao Paulo
Long before aromatherapy became a household term, O Boticario was already using fresh flowers and herbs to create its light fragrances. It now has a line of body products and makeup, but the bestsellers are still the perfumes.Long before aromatherapy became a household term, O Boticario was
Petra Brazilis
Sao Paulo
A specialist in Brazilian gemstones, Petra has the usual birds and chess sets, but there's also some fine jewelry. Loose stones are also available.A specialist in Brazilian gemstones, Petra has the usual birds
Richard's
Sao Paulo
My favorite men's store in all of Brazil. From stylish and elegant suits to comfortable casual wear, khakis, button-down shirts, and T-shirts, these clothes are high quality and come in great vibrant colors.My favorite men's store in all of Brazil. From stylish
Santa Gema
Sao Paulo
Now in its 10th year, Santa Gema pulls in the well-heeled Paulista with an eye for international fashion. The store represents international designers such as Christian Dior, Bijoux Givenchy, Gerard Yosca, Rodo, and Michael Golan.Now in its 10th year, Santa Gema pulls in the
Santa Gema
Sao Paulo
Now in its 10th year, Santa Gema pulls in the well-heeled Paulista with an eye for international fashion. The store represents international designers such as Christian Dior, Bijoux Givenchy, Gerard Yosca, Rodo, and Michael Golan.Now in its 10th year, Santa Gema pulls in the
Saraiva Megastore
Sao Paulo
Saraiva sells books, magazines, and stationery as well as CDs, videos, and DVDs. The CD collection is large, though limited to the commercially successful artists.Saraiva sells books, magazines, and stationery as well as CDs,
Shopping Iguatemi
Sao Paulo
One of the more elegant malls in town, Iguatemi houses many exclusive brand names such as Bally, Tiffany's, and Louis Vuitton. On the top floor of the mall are a movie theater and a number of food courts and full-service restaurants. The building is fully wheelchair-accessible.One of the more elegant malls in town, Iguatemi houses
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