The Top Flea Markets and Thrift Stores in Rio De Janeiro

Feira do Rio Antigo
Feira do Rio Antigo | ©Alexandre Macieira | Riotur/Flickr
Sarah Brown

Sometimes the most exciting shopping finds can be made in thrift stores or flea markets, especially when you’re in a tropical and exotic country like Brazil. So if you’re prepared to put in a bit of effort and search for that special keepsake or souvenir, here are some of the best flea markets and thrift stores in Rio de Janeiro.

1. Hippie Market

Market, Bazaar

Ipanema Hippie Fair
© Alexandre Macieira | Riotur/Flickr
Partly a factor of its location yet mostly a factor of the diverse items on sale here, the Ipanema Hippie Market is one of Rio’s most popular outdoor markets. The fair takes place every Sunday from first thing in the morning until it gets dark – the timing is never quite exact – and if you’re looking for souvenirs, it’s the best place to find them. From clothes to artworks, ornaments to furniture, it is a treasure trove to pick up wonderful new pieces as well as secondhand and more vintage items as well.

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