Shops on 25 de Março: a guide to help you find your way to a shopping paradise

Rua 25 de Março, which received this name in honor of the date on which the first Brazilian constitution was promulgated, in 1824, is today known throughout Brazil for another reason: its intense commerce and great prices.

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It is estimated that there are around 3 thousand stores in the region, both in “25”, as it is known, and in Ladeira Porto Geral, which also has thousands of establishments.

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And it's common to get lost and not know where to start when you get there. There are thousands of options for decoration, clothing, jewelry, electronics stores...

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Main products and where to buy

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And let's get straight to the point, shall we? First, it's good to know that several streets around 25 are "specialized" in certain products, for example:

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Barão de Duprat and Ladeira Porto Geral are the right places to buy costumes and decorations. São Caetano Street, known as “bride street”, has everything you need for parties. Florêncio de Abreu Street has stores selling machinery and equipment.

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Santa Efigênia has several electronics stores. If you are looking for packaging, Cantareira Street is your destination. On Paula de Sousa Street, you can find everything for the kitchen. And the Cantareira Municipal Market has everything related to grains, nuts and cereals.

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Stores we recommend

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Whatever you're looking for, there's a store that'll save you. Check it out:

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Jewelry and accessories

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Ladeira Porto Geral is definitely the place to go. The stores Lumme (number 78) and Bendita Seja (number 34) have excellent options and very attractive prices!

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Electronics

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The Kase Store. This one is located at 998 on 25 de Março and is the largest importer of electronics in the city. There is a lot of variety!

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Decoration and household items

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If you're looking for bed linen, rugs and other household items, Niazi Chofi is a must-see, at number 607.

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M. Camicado is another excellent option, this one for general kitchen utensils, located at Barão de Duprat, 133.

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And there is also Doural at 595, Rua 25 de Março, with many decorative objects.

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Toys

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MP Brinquedos, at Barão de Duprat, number 21, is one of the most sought-after shopping destinations for children.

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Clothes

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At number 1081 is Shopping 25, a gallery with several women's and men's clothing stores. It's a great option to avoid having to look too hard and to have variety and good prices.

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Must visit

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This is one of the most visited stores by those who go to 25. It has everything from stationery to makeup, clothes and homeware: Armarinhos Fernando. There are four addresses there: numbers 864, 872, 734 and 662.

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General tips

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• Prefer to go by public transport, since finding a parking space is almost impossible. São Bento station is very close by !
• If you already have your eye on a specific product (toys, for example), a good idea is to create an itinerary, so you don't fall into the trap of going into every store you see.
• Shops open at 8am. If you don't want to face the crowds, it's a good idea to arrive early.
• The Porto Geral shopping mall, at number 14 on the street of the same name, is the ideal place for a break: it has bathrooms and food outlets.

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