one can only imagine the many treasures there are to be discovered in rio de janeiro with its rich and colorful history of diversity - the fusion of indigenous, african, european, and even asian ethnicities and cultures has left behind collectible items and artifacts, jewels and trinkets, vintage valuables, artisanal wroks, and so much more. 

relic hunter enthusiasts and anyone with a taste for unique remnants of the past would be in seventh heaven - there are many shopping centers, boutiques and consignement shops, as well as street fairs that allow antique lovers a chance to bargain and journey back into the past.