Shopping for Essentials

Most Avenida Paulista newsstands sell major U.S. and European papers as well as magazines and paperbacks in English.

Fnac. Fnac sells maps and English-language books, magazines, and newspapers. Praça dos Amaguás, 34, Pinheiros, São Paulo, 05419-020. 011/3579-2000. www.fnac.com.br.

Livraria Cultura. Livraria Cultura has a great selection of maps, and São Paulo's best selection of travel literature. Av. Paulista 2073, Jardins, São Paulo, 01311-940. 011/3170-4033. www.livrariacultura.com.br. Metrô: Consolação.

Livraria Saraiva. Livraria Saraiva has maps and English-language newspapers and books. Shopping Ibirapuera, Av. Ibirapuera 3103, Moema, São Paulo, 04029-200. 011/5561-7290. www.livrariasaraiva.com.br. Shopping Iguatemi, Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 2232, Jardim Paulista, 01451-000. 011/3031-7093.

Shopping Morumbi, Av. Roque Petroni Jr. 1089, Morumbi, 04707-000. 011/5181-7574.

Laselva. Laselva usually receives magazines from abroad earlier than other bookstores. Shopping Iguatemi, Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2232, São Paulo, 04029-200. 011/9460-3802.

Droga Raia (Rua José Maria Lisboa 645, Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo, 01423-001. 011/3884-8235.)

Drogaria São Paulo (Av. Angélica 1465, Higienópolis, São Paulo, 01227-100. 011/3666-9592 or 011/3666-1160.)

Drogasil (Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 2127, Lj. 1, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, 01451-000. 011/3032-8789; 011/3767-2222 delivery.)

Consigo (Rua Conselheiro Crispiniano 105, 1st fl., Centro, São Paulo, 01037-001. 011/3154-2660. www.consigo.com.br. Metrô: República.)