inaugurated in 1981, barra shopping is the largest and most famous shopping mall in rio de janeiro, located in barra da tijuca . 

it is approximately a 30-minute car ride from ipanema and copacabana , and a great landmark weekend destination form many cariocas.

high-end brands, electronics, music, fashion, gastronomy, and general merchandise stores are all connected under one roof and make this mall a great destination for a beach-break or a rainy day.