Rio de Janeiro – Buy

Rio de Janeiro offers various retail experiences, including big-box shopping malls to local street markets. The city’s budget-friendly shopping malls are located in Zona Norte while the upmarket malls are located in tourist districts including Zona Sul. Visitors looking for small gifts to take home may enjoy the “hippie market” held every Sunday in Ipanema. Visitors should note that not all ATM machines in the city will accept foreign credit or debit cards, with allowances and features varying by the bank. Many ATMs also add a commission to foreign withdrawals, so it is best to check with your hotel when deciding the best location or bank to use.