When window shopping, you will notice things like “4X” preceding the price. This means that the actual price is 4 times the number  following it. This is because most stores will lay-away, even cheap stuff like shoes or books.

                   Yourself

Brazilian instruments

Great decoration pieces. Found at: Pelourinho

Brazilian Music CDs

Djavan CD, great for love making. Tom Jobim for after sex music.

 Shoes & Clothes

Brazil is a big player on the international shoe market, due to cheap labor and leather. You can find Italian-design men’s shoes for  less than US$40, and women’s shoes at even cheaper prices.

Pestle and mortar For giving a caipirinha party after you get back from your trip. Found at: Malls

Leather products

Found at:Mercado Modelo

                       Family

Coffee-table books of Brazil, Salvador etc.

	A jar of doce de leite Kids will love it. Found at:Supermarket

Woven-straw slippers Very zen. Found at: Feira Hippie

Brazilian tribal masks Great decoration piece. Doidao Bahia Alameda do Sol in Praia do Forte or Rua Ana Neri 42 - Centro, Cachoeira

                        Guy Friends

Brazilian soccer team shirt

Found at: Pelourinho

Cachaça Take as many bottles and hope that customs don’t confiscate them. Found at supermarket.

Bahian cigars

Bahian cigars are winning acceptance in the international market, due to it’s selection of leaves and superior manufacturing quality. Look for Suerdik and Quiteria.

                               Lady-Friends

Jewelry

Hand-Bags Shopping da Barra Mostly fashion brands Vero Rua Alm. Marques Leao, Barra

 

Handcrafted jewelry

Leather Jewelry box