What to Buy in Brazil: Shopping Guide for Indian Travellers

What to bring home from Brazil, and what each item is.

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Quick answer

The best things to buy in Brazil include Havaianas & Beachwear, Brazilian Specialty Coffee, Carnival Costumes and 1 more.

Best time to visit Brazil: September – March; Carnival in February.

🩱 Havaianas & Beachwear

Havaianas bought in Brazil are significantly cheaper than anywhere internationally. Brazilian bikini brands (Farm, Lenny Niemeyer) are similarly priced far below their boutique prices.

☕ Brazilian Specialty Coffee

Brazil produces 40% of the world's coffee — bring back single-origin Sul de Minas or Chapada Diamantina beans from a São Paulo specialty roaster.

🎭 Carnival Costumes

Hand-sequinned Carnival costumes, feather headdresses and samba percussion instruments from the shops around the Sambadrome in Rio.

💎 Brazilian Gemstones

Brazil produces alexandrite, imperial topaz and aquamarine. H.Stern and Amsterdam Sauer in Rio sell certified stones with provenance documentation.

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Brazil shopping questions

What should I buy in Brazil?

Popular things to buy are Havaianas & Beachwear, Brazilian Specialty Coffee, Carnival Costumes, Brazilian Gemstones.

What is the best souvenir from Brazil?

Havaianas & Beachwear. Havaianas bought in Brazil are significantly cheaper than anywhere internationally.

Can I take shopping back to India duty-free?

Indian customs sets a baggage allowance, and limits apply to items such as gold, electronics and alcohol. Check the current allowance before you shop.

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