in botafogo, shopping rio sul is an all-time favorite, providing even free bus pick-up from many hotels - also in the zona sul is shopping leblon, home to great franchises, lots of restaurants, and a modern multi-screen movie theater.

stepping further out towards barra da tijuca, shopping experiences grow into a mix between shopping and thematic parks - in fact, not only do the mall provide all one can wish as far as stores, but many locations go the extra mile to include in the shopping experience playgrounds for children and adult alike. 

in fact, one of the characteristics of the shopping malls throughout barra da tijuca is their 'uniqueness', as each location tends to be thematic in design and brand selections - Among them, are five of the most famous and celebrated shopping malls in Rio de Janeiro.