Ipanema Farmers Market
Praca Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22410-030
One of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular markets, the Ipanema Farmers Market draws locals and visitors alike every Friday morning. Just a few blocks from the beach, with vendors specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables (as well as fish, meat, flowers, and other items), it’s a great place to browse, sample, and purchase snacks or ingredients.
The basics
Enjoying fresh, tropical produce during your Rio de Janeiro getaway is a must—and there are few better places to stock up than at the weekly Ipanema Farmers Market. Bring reusable shopping bags, and prepare to browse: Vendors sell everything from carambola (starfruit) and pitaya (dragonfruit) to guava, jackfruit, passion fruit, and other delights. You can also shop for flowers; culinary ingredients like fish, meat, and spices; and housewares. And don’t miss the street-food treats, like freshly fried pastéis (similar to empanadas) and sugarcane juice.
While the Ipanema Farmers Market is easy to explore independently, you can also visit as part of a guided tour. It’s helpful to go with a guide so you can pick out the best produce, practice your bartering skills, and meet the vendors.
Things to know before you go
While many vendors do now take credit cards, it’s worth having a small amount of cash on hand, just in case.
While the setting for the market is the mostly level Nossa Senhora da Paz Square, crowds can make access tricky for wheelchair users.
A number of vendors offer samples of their goods, so you can try new tropical fruits and choose the ones you like best.
How to get there
The Ipanema Farmers Market is held at Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz (Nossa Senhora da Paz Square), right in the heart of the Ipanema neighborhood. To get there via public transit, take the L1, L4 Metrô to Nossa Senhora da Paz/Ipanema station, right on the square. Taxis and rideshare services are also plentiful.
When to get there
The Ipanema Farmers Market is held exclusively on Fridays, typically from early morning until early afternoon. If you’re looking to buy the freshest produce, it’s best to arrive early in the day, but if you show up toward the end of the market hours, you can find some steep discounts.
Ipanema Hippie Market
The Ipanema Farmers Market isn’t the only popular market in the neighborhood. Another to catch is the Ipanema Hippie Market, held on Sundays. Instead of produce, the market—which has been held since the 1960s—invites artisans and craftspeople to sell their wares, which range from jewelry and bags to artworks and beyond.
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