Contemporary Shopping: Modern malls offer international and local brands. Beagá Shopping, BH Shopping, and Mangabeira Shopping are primary destinations with restaurants and entertainment.
Street Shopping: Rua Santa Catarina is the main pedestrian shopping street with mix of chains and independent retailers. Historic atmosphere with local flavor.
Neighborhoods: Savassi offers upscale boutiques and designer shops. Funcionários features vintage stores, independent galleries, and craft shops. Centro has traditional commerce and street vendors.
Markets: The Sunday Feira Hippie is held on Avenida Afonso Pena; it moved there from Praça da Liberdade in 1991. Street markets appear regularly for seasonal products.
Local Products: Minas Gerais cheese, cachaça (local sugarcane spirit), artisan crafts, and stone products make excellent souvenirs. Buy from established vendors for quality assurance.
Bargaining: Not customary in shops or malls. Street vendors and markets may negotiate on prices, but gently. Always agree on price before purchasing from informal vendors.