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Hippie Fair
Every Sunday, when most of Rio de Janeiro’s shops are closed, the Hippie Fair (Feira de Arte de Ipanema) opens for business. Featuring over 700 stalls spread across an entire city block, this weekly market is the best place in Rio to buy souvenirs, crafts and affordable handmade goods. Bargain hard with the good-natured vendors then follow your nose to one of the market’s eastern corners for cheap Brazilian street food.
The Hippie Fair has taken place on Praça General Osório every Sunday since 1968. In that year, Hugo Bidet started selling paintings on the square, only to be joined by his countercultural friends. Over the years, the fair has developed into one of the largest open-air markets in the world.
Browse the wide variety of handmade goods on display throughout the fair. Vibrant glassware, jewelry made from semiprecious stones and well-crafted leather goods are all plentiful. Try on a Brazilian scarf, which doubles as a beach towel when you unfold it, then follow your ears to one of the many stands that sell traditional tambourines, drums and caxixi, a type of percussion instrument. True to its roots, the market still features the works of Rio’s artists who offer bright canvases depicting favela and carnival scenes.
Follow your nose to the eastern side of the fair to sample some original Brazilian fast food. Try an acarajé, a wrap made of deep-fried peas filled with shrimp and spicy sauce. Wash it down with milk straight from a coconut; these are on sale throughout the market. For dessert, try some coconut candy or have a slice of coconut cake.
When purchasing goods at the Hippie Fair, feel free to negotiate with the vendor in order to get a lower price. It is common for buyers to bargain the price down to two-thirds of the asking price. While not all the vendors speak much English, most will know enough to bargain with you.
Located one block north of Ipanema Beach, the Hippie Fair is easily accessible on foot from anywhere in the Ipanema district or via metro from the city center. The market is open every Sunday from the morning through the early evening.
Guide to Exploring around Hippie Fair
Best Lodging Options Near Hippie Fair
Per night/room
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hotel Atlântico Rio
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJLocated in Copacabana, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rua Barata Ribeiro and Avenida Atlantica. Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cantagalo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Siqueira Campos Station is 14 minutes.
Per night/room
Aug 14 - Aug 15
B&B Hotels RJ Copacabana Forte
Rua Francisco Otaviano 38, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJLocated in Copacabana, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dorival Caymmi Statue and Ipanema Beach. Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cantagalo Station is 16 minutes.
Per night/room
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Vieira Souto 80, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJNestled on the beach, this Ipanema hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ipanema Beach and Arpoador Beach. Avenida Atlantica and Copacabana Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nossa Senhora da Paz Station is 17 minutes.
Per night/room
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Miramar Hotel by Windsor
Avenida Atlantica, 3668 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJNestled on the beach, this Copacabana hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. Copacabana Fort and Arpoador Beach are also within 15 minutes. Cantagalo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 14 minutes.
Per night/room
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Tulip Inn Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Av. Rainha Elisabeth, 440, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJLocated in Ipanema, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arpoador Beach and Ipanema Beach. Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 5 minutes by foot and Cantagalo Station is 16 minutes.
Per night/room
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Avenida Atlantica 2964, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJOffering direct access to the beach, this Copacabana hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. Copacabana Fort and Arpoador Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cantagalo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Siqueira Campos Station is 12 minutes.
Per night/room
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Rua Francisco Otaviano 131, Rio de Janeiro, RJLocated in Ipanema, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Arpoador Beach and Devil's Beach. Copacabana Fort and Girl from Ipanema Park are also within 10 minutes. Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cantagalo Station is 18 minutes.
Omar do Rio - Apartamento PM101
Prudente de Morais, 129, apto 101, Rio de Janeiro, RJLocated in Ipanema, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Praca General Osorio and Ipanema Beach. Avenida Atlantica and Copacabana Beach are also within 15 minutes. Ipanema-General Osorio Station is only a 4-minute walk and Nossa Senhora da Paz Station is 14 minutes.
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