4 Best Shopping in Porto Alegre, The South

Originally a flea market that took place on the sidewalks of Parque Farroupilha, Brique da Redenção has expanded into a full-blown Sunday antiques, crafts, and arts fair that spills over the full length of Avenida José Bonifácio on the southeast side.

Moinhos Shopping is the smallest of the city's malls and caters to the sophisticated consumer. It has a six-theater cineplex.

The city's largest mall, Shopping Iguatemi includes branches of large chain stores as well as high-end specialty shops.

If you don't have the time to venture into Brazilian wine country, look for a sample to buy at Vinhos do Mundo.