one of the great attractions of rio de janeiro is the contagious joie de vivre that fills the hearts of cariocas and permeates the air - there is usually a good reason to celebrate anything in rio, whether something as simple as a brazilian style barbeque at home, or a full blown & planned decorative party for a child or an adult, cariocas spread joy and hospitality.

there are many stores throughout rio where party items can be purchased for all kinds of festivities, typically in the central region of the city, which is well-known being the bargain shopping district - everything from clothing & shoes can be found, to electronics, beauty products, artisan works, and spices & herbs. 

for bargain shoppers or anyone who enjoys a good deal, saara market in rio de janeiro's central zone is certainly a necessary trip - encompassing a mere eleven blocks between rua uruguaiana and avenida presidente vargas, featuring over six hundred stores from monday to saturday from 9 am.      

the shopping district covers every kind of need, from jewelry, scarves, housewares, clothing for every member of the family, to carnival items and any kind of technological or electronic gadget that someone may need -  a popular store for party favors is super festas saara, located on rua gonçalves lédo 70, and can be reached via telephone at 21 3970.2737, via contact email, or via their official website.