Shopping in Paranagua & Ilha do Mel
In between boat rides and trips on trains and buses, shopping provides a pleasant distraction. Most shopping activities are contained within a small area and can be covered in a couple of hours. In Paranaguá you will find some stores for every taste, some great markets and supermarkets with all you need. On Ilha do Mel the shopping alternatives are very limited and you will only find small grocery and souvenir shops.
Shopping in Brazil is an experience that tempts all people, such is the charm of the interesting shops.
Shopping Places
Brasílio Abud Market
Inaugurated in 1982, the market has a large variety of handicrafts, fishes, meats, fruits, vegetables and other specialties for sale. Besides there are cafeterias and restaurants.
The name, Brasílio Abud, honors a Paranaguá's former mayor.
Rua da Praia
Handicrafts Market
Paranaguá's Handicraft Market is located right beside the city market and offers a wide range of typical handicrafts made by local craftsmen.
The building, in neo-renaissance style, was formely used as a fish market and was completely rebuilt to become a handicrafts shop.
Rua da Praia
Mercado Municipal do Café (Coffee City Market)
At the main city market, Mercado Municipal do Café, the tourist will find a large variety of handicrafts and typical dishes. Formerly the place was used as a coffee degustation point, serving local appetizers. Nowadays also sea food dishes are sold there.
The building where the market is located, dating from ending 19th century, is a mix of art-noveau and classicism, entirely built in bow and lace iron.
Rua Genral Carneiro (popular name: Rua da Praia)
