São Conrado Fashion Mall, Rio de Janeiro

The quietest, most relaxing and sophisticated of Rio shopping centres, it boasts around 150 fine establishments, including good restaurants, cinemas and shops. The elegant stores are more geared towards up-market customers who value quality over quantity, and the best Brazilian and foreign names in clothes, accessories and home decoration are present. A concrete and glass modern building located in the beautiful São Conrado area between Barra da Tijuca and Leblon , with internal gardens, natural light and plenty of open spaces, the Mall makes shopping a pleasant experience. There is a large parking area with valet parking for frequent customers, and the panoramic lift is an attraction in itself. There is also a pharmacy, a tobacconist, a couple of ice-cream parlours and fast- food places, and a bank. For safety reasons, it is recommended to reach there by taxi rather than bus.