the city has some brilliant shopping opportunities for a dose of retail therapy - there are numerous malls, shopping complexes, boutiques, and tiny stores to keep eager buyers happy.

prices vary depending on the season and also the location - also, wealthier neighborhoods tend to have more high-end stores and brands, as opposed to other areas where a bargain is likelier to be found - this is important to take note of when shopping for clothing, shoes, arts crafts, and souvenirs.  

barra shopping is rio's largest and most popular mall which is located in barra de tijuca - complete with restaurants and movie theaters in the adjacent new york city center, which is also home to many pubs and eateries, fitness clubs, and more. 

it is undoubtedly the place to go for a huge shopping spree, with hundreds of stores spread across a 4km-long stretch, from popular brands and names to independently owned fashion and jewelry stores.