Sao Paulo - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Not to the extent that certain other posts are notorious shopping posts. There are certainly various local handicrafts one can obtain if one wants to. Lots of options for sculptures or carvings of the various cool animals and birds of Brazil. - Jun 2024
Not of particular notoriety, but we did buy a few pieces of art for our home. - May 2021
No. There are not great handicrafts in my opinion. - Apr 2021
Ehhh. Cheaper than in the US for furniture. clothing and electronics are expensive. - Aug 2019
Yes, but mostly outside of Sao Paulo. Embu is a fun day trip for all your art and cultural handicraft wants. - Nov 2017
No. There are some handicrafts and knick-knacks, but you gotta make sure it's not just Chinese, which it probably is. Clothes are expensive. - Apr 2017
Fruits and veggies at the street fairs are amazing! - Jan 2017
Yes. for paintings, artifacts, and antiques. Regarding electronics, I recommend that you order what ever you need from the US. - Jan 2017
Learn to find your local feira, a weekend market where they sell fresh produce. The price is good, and the fruit is spectacular. - Aug 2015
Handmade wood furniture and handmade baskets - very cool. - Aug 2013
Travels around Brazil, local handicrafts - Jan 2012
Artwork. - Jan 2012
Wines, food, clothes, precious stones (lots of gemstone mining here), surfing or samba classes, and travel travel travel. See the rainforest, beaches, dunes, farmland. Get up to Bahia and Ceara, go down to Santa Catarina and Rio Grande, and don't forget there are some neighbouring countries with a lot to offer. Don"t miss the rest of the continent if you have time. - Oct 2008
Club admissions. - Aug 2008
