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Mercado Popular da Uruguaiana
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Mercado Popular da Uruguaiana

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Mercado Popular da Uruguaiana
3.5
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“Mercator in Rio”
Mar 2023
There were lots of treasures for travellers to explore and bring home. The prices were fair and what I enjoyed was no haggling or pressure to buy. We always buy a painting on vacation and there were so many to choose from- we stored at many different booths before choosing the one that was right for us. Beautiful and friendly merchants!
“Perfectly controlled chaos ”
Jan 2020
We knew what we were getting into visiting this market and it did not disappoint! There is SO MUCH STUFF at this place and it was a lot of fun walking though it! We enjoyed not being accosted by the vendors (which happens in other places we visit), and were simply in awe taking it all in. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking to buy... well, anything! :-)
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Neighbourhood: Centro
Downtown Rio is the place where this city was born. With modern skyscrapers sharing space with historical buildings and landmarks, this neighbourhood is living proof that the old and the new can live together harmoniously. As you would expect, downtown is where all major companies house their offices. However, the region isn’t restricted to businesses. Gems such like the “Paço Imperial,” which is a cultural centre that used to serve as a residence for governors of Brazil, can be found here. Pedra do Sal, a Monday night street party, is also in this neighbourhood. This landmark is the birthplace of samba and is famous for its “roda de sambas” (“dance circles”). Stop in for one and get closer to discovering where Brazilian happiness comes from.
How to get there
  • Uruguaiana • 2 min walk
  • Uruguai • 2 min walk
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
3.5
122 reviews
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Anne W
St. Stephen, Canada7 contributions
Mercator in Rio
Mar 2023
There were lots of treasures for travellers to explore and bring home. The prices were fair and what I enjoyed was no haggling or pressure to buy. We always buy a painting on vacation and there were so many to choose from- we stored at many different booths before choosing the one that was right for us.
Beautiful and friendly merchants!
Written 25 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MJ W
Beaverton, OR8 contributions
Perfectly controlled chaos
Jan 2020 • Couples
We knew what we were getting into visiting this market and it did not disappoint! There is SO MUCH STUFF at this place and it was a lot of fun walking though it! We enjoyed not being accosted by the vendors (which happens in other places we visit), and were simply in awe taking it all in. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking to buy... well, anything! :-)
Written 15 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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