there is wide array of places one can go to for retail therapy, or to simple get in touch with this side of the carioca culture - in addition to beaches, physical outdoor activities, eating delicious food, and going out to enjoy the night scene, rio is home to weekly street fairs, window shopping streets, and shopping centers.

malls are a great past-time on any giving day, including rainy days as well as hot days - many of these establishments are designed in ways to appeal to specific crowds, typically featuring a a multi-screen movie theater, along with a variety of restaurants, food courts, as well as national and international brands.

some of the most popular shopping malls in the south zone are rio sul with its large selection of stores, and the high-end shopping leblon - some of the larger complexes are located in the neighborhood of barra da tijuca where landmark centers such as barra shopping and the villagemall have become extremely popular weekend destinations for locals and visitors alike.