All kinds of stores and food close to Copacabana,Leme and Pao de Acucar Reviewed 12 August 2011 3 eople found this review helpful Nice shopping center close to Copacabana (through a tunnel by the rental car area at the northeast (Leme) side of Copacabana). The shopping center has all kind of stores on 4-5 levels. From exclusive ones to cheaper ones. There are lots og shops for women and men clothes but also stores for kids. In general the shops cover most interests and ages. There is a parking at the top (entrance around the back). There is several areas with a mix of restaurants (from McDonalds to more exspensive ones). There is also a small amusement/games area in one of the top levels. Alternatives to Rio Sul is e.g. Leblon Shopping which is on the west end (Leblon) of Ipanema beach. Leblon Shopping is newer and more fancy than Rio Sul. I think the size is about similar. Another option is the insanely big Barra Shopping even further to the west out in Barra de Tijuca. You probably need a car or taxi to go there (at least until they make the subway stretch a little longer). Barra Shopping still is or has been known as South Americas biggest shopping mall as far as I've heard.