shopping for souvenirs in rio de janeiro is quite a fun and easy experience - in fact, the hardest decisions boil down to what one should by, and where, as there is such an assortment of keepsake items and venues to choose from.

many of rio's street fairs are artisans market featuring beautifully handcrafted wares and souvenirs that are especially popular with foreigners - the most famous market in rio de janeiro is the feira hippie de ipanema, which occurs on sundays in praça general osório, the square right outside of the general osório metrô station in ipanema.

this particular festival has taken place every single sunday for the last five decades, from 7am-7pm, rain or shine, with a vast selection of artisanal finds that include home furniture made of iron, rustic, and recycled wood, handcrafted jewelry and leather works, original paintings and artwork, clothing, and more.