A wholesale market founded in 1962 by Portuguese traders from the old Praça XV market, now with more than 600 shops, including the state's biggest plant and flower market. Its Portuguese flavour survives in wine shops and weekend parties, and its bolinho de bacalhau is a declared city heritage.
- Address
- Rua Capitão Félix, 110, Benfica, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 04:00-17:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 2 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Go early for plants and flowers at good prices, then stay for lunch at one of the restaurants inside (Time Out).
- Cantinho das Concertinas, serving bolinhos since 1992, holds Portuguese parties every week (Veja Rio, 2025).