For great shopping, and near the most popular beach areas, the impressive, Rio Sul mall is conveniently situated in Botafogo, and the chic Shopping Leblon is right at the heart of the Leblon District. With hundreds of stores, a variety of restaurants, and a movie theatres, these malls are located close to many of Rio's most popular landmarks, such as the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado mountains.

Leblon is a posh neighborhood where to find restaurants, designer boutiques and a sultry view of the town. It is also near the Babilônia Feira Hype, a monthly event that showcases fashion, design, culinary and music artists with an underground, meaningful and unrepeatable touch. Guest exhibitors and live shows from upcoming or world known artists and DJ's add to the experience, which is one of the most shared and anticipated by the locals eager to meet new fashion tendencies.