throughout the years this gathering has evolved to what it is today - the fair celebrates all things northeastern and typical food and drink can be found from the region - clothing from the area can also be bought, which differs considerably from that worn in other regions of brazil.

after traipsing around so many great fairs, visitors are certain to have built up a huge appetite - there are great food fairs in rio, especially the fruit and vegetable markets, known as feira livres.

they are scattered all over the city so visitors do not have to look too hard before taking home some delicious produce, and we listed a few here for convenience, by day and by area.