shopping at a local sports store is a great way to learn about popular activities and products in rio de janeiro - with a variety of sporting activities available, various shops give visitors the flexibility to purchase quality  products and talk to knowledgable staff.

galeria river is a type of mini-mall that features approximately thirty stores of products relating to skateboards, surfboards, swimming gear, and beach equipment - this galeria, near copacabana and arpoador beach, has a focus on activities in the sand, sun and concrete parks, with most of its shops filled with beach vibes and sunny patterns.

its location is vital seeing as it is near areas in which the merchandise can be utilized not long after being bought - there are also eating joints, such as the beloved t. t. buger or vezpa pizza inside void general store, where one can find crowds, particularly surfers and skaters, grabbing a bite before continuning with their activites - located on rua francisco otaviano, 67 arpoador, and can be contacted via telephone at 21 2247.8387, or via their official website here.