if rushing around in the heat of day is not possible, then the night market in copacabana is probably the best choice. it takes place every evening, except sundays, on avenida atlântica close to rua sá ferreira, at 7pm until midnight.

compared to the other markets, it is far smaller but also more intimate and tends to sell every day, more practical objects such as flip-flops, socks, underwear, and other interesting things like hammocks and football shirts.

on saturday nights the fair has an extra section just for paintings and pictures, a definite must see for anyone looking for this type of purchase - typical rio de janeiro sceneries and life in the city are portrayed using a number of styles and mediums.