Feira Hippie de Ipanema

Feira Hippie de Ipanema Overview:

One of the best places in Rio de Janeiro to buy souvenirs, Feira Hippie de Ipanema is a large fair selling authentic Brazilian crafts, one-of-a-kind folk and contemporary art, clothing, jewelry, and food.

Going strong every Sunday since it was started by a group of hippies in 1968, the fair boasts about 700 stalls. You can't miss it - meaning it's worth joining all the other tourists who will be there and also that it's really easy to find.

Feira Hippie Photos

Souvenir Bonanza:

If you're spending Sunday in Rio, you might want to buy souvenir T-shirts at the fair, since they're cheaper than at Corcovado, for example.

You'll come across souvenirs tiny enough to go into your wallet, such as gemstone rings or $5 Brazilian flag earrings; or you might fall in love with paintings so large you'll need to double check your excess luggage limits.

Feira Hippie de Ipanema is one of the best places in Rio to buy Brazilian crafts. Examples of the great folk arts and crafts you'll find at the fair include figurative ceramics, embroidery and lace.

Feira Hippie Virtual Tour

Food:

The Bahia food stall at Feira Hippie de Ipanema is a vendor selling all kinds of typical dishes. Thy the appetizing frigideira de bacalhau(R$ 7) - a kind of codfish omelette - or acarajé (R$ 6) (approach with care if you're not used to dendê oil). Sweets at the fair include coconut candy (cocada) or a cake by the slice (R$ 2,50).

Location:

The hippie fair takes place at Praça General Osório, a square between Rua Prudente de Morais and Rua Visconde de Pirajá, the first and second streets parallel with beachfront Vieira Souto.