Feira de São Cristóvão
Experience a Taste of Authentic Rio in this 700 Stall Marketplace
If an authentic experience is what you are after as you plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro, then you will need to include São Cristóvão Market (Feira de São Cristóvão) on your list of to dos. This vibrant market may not appeal to all tourists, but it is ideal for those who would like to immerse themselves in Brazilian life as experienced by the locals — the noise, thecolour, the healthy portions of food, handmade souvenirs, music and the sound of laughter.
The market is situated in the northern parts of Rio in a neighbourhood called São Cristóvão, you will need to take the metro followed by a fairly long walk or use one of Rio's city buses to get to this part of town. In our directions you will find a recommended combination of Metro and bus to get there. This route was carefully chosen to avoid extra transfers and confusing directions. The actual centre in which the market is held is called Centro Luiz Gonzaga.
Before doing any shopping in Ipanema or in any of the other neighbourhoods this market should be your first stop. Here you will find souvenirs, clothing, Brazilian must haves such as bikini's, beach dresses, flip flops and hammocks. All these will be a fraction of the price of buying them in Ipanema and the market has almost 700 stalls so you are bound to find what you are looking for in one spot.
When it comes to food expect to taste authentic Northern Brazilian cuisine, the taste of North Eastern cuisine has been heavily influenced by the African cuisine brought over by the African slaves, so there are lots of flavours due to spices and herbs. Many of the foods are influenced by the indigenous people of the area. You will see lavish use of rice, beans, cassava, peanuts, and sea foods. There is a wide selection of foods available so bring your appetite. You will find the food is really tasty, comes in large portions and is economically priced.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: No - Admission is Free.Feira de São Cristóvão Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: Campo de São Cristóvão - São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20921-240, Brazil
Phone: (21) 98860-3660
Official Website: Feira de São Cristóvão
Feira de São Cristóvão Reviews
Rated out of 5
This place is amazing! We came on a Sunday and it’s party town! Loads of clothing stalls and crafts. Many restaurants selling great food. But the music is great. Live stages with music. Dancing. Only locals here. Come hungry and leave drunk & Full (both stomach and shopping!)
LT - 2 years ago
Nice place for getting northeastern food and souvenirs.
Saikhnaa - a month ago
Good place to get to know the Northeastern culture, several restaurant options, but they have employees to assist you while you walk around the place! something we don't see in other places in the world! just go and be open to the feeling of the place! enjoy
Rod Hawkins - 7 months ago
Really great place. We went during week when is apparently not much happening, free entrance and the food was cheaper than on the weekends. On the weekends the place is really visited and way more crowded but it's great to see a "bit more" from Brazil. We ate there, really enjoyed it, nice staff and good service.
Magdalena Boneva - 2 years ago
Fun day of.music and dancing. Very very busy. I think i was the only american there.. peope all friendly having a great time.
Duncan Wierman - 2 years ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 - Orange | Estácio | 4 Minutes |
| Line 2 - Green | São Cristóvão | 23 Minutes |
How to get to Feira de São Cristóvão by Metro
For this attraction you may want to make use of one of Rio's regular city buses to avoid a long walk from the Metro. Keep in mind that you will require a separate cash fare for each trip on the bus. We've carefully chosen the simplest and least confusing option to facilitate your trip using a single bus each way and arriving and returning from the same points. Make your way to Estácio Station on Metro Line 1 and catch bus 209 at the westbound stop on Rua Ulysses Guimaraes located just north of the metro station. Exit the bus on Campo São Cristóvão across from the parking area (next to the gothic style building with spires on top) and walk ahead to the crosswalk, cross the road and walk back to the market entrance. For the return trip take bus 635 from the same stop. It loops around the São Cristóvão Market and makes its way back towards Estácio Station. Exit the bus at 119 Avenida Paulo De Frontin. Cross the street beneath the elevated roadway and double back (north). Take the first right onto Rua Joaquim Palhares (Street with tree lined boulevard) and follow it back to Estácio Station (5 Minutes).
If you don't mind a longish walk (approx. 23 minutes) from the Metro you can get off at São Cristóvão Station. Exit and walk over to the north side of the train tracks via the pedestrian overpass and descend down the left ramp. Cross both sections of the road and follow the sidewalk to your right along the edge of the park on your right all the way to the traffic round-about. Take the road to your left (Av. Rotary Internacional) then go right on Rua do Parque, left on Rua Fonseca Teles and right on Av. do Exercito. Continue straight ahead and you will see the Market.
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Entrance to the São Cristovão Market Fair cc licensed photo by Jonas Carvalho -
Inside the São Cristovão Market during the June Fair cc licensed photo by Digo_Souza -
Musical intruments for sale inside a stall at the Fair of St. Kitts cc licensed photo by Arthur Neto
