Porto Velho - Where and Wh​at To Buy

If you're interested in buying the newest things in the World of Fashion, definitely Porto Velho (PVH) is not going to be your favorite destination, especially because of its geographic location and the long distance from the fashion capitals of NY, Paris or Sao Paulo.

Despite that, buying in Porto Velho is not a total deception because the city offers some good options.

Since you're here, it would be great if you bought some souvenirs from PVH, such as clothes or paintings with our regional symbols, for example. The best place to find a wide range of souvenirs is in downtown, on the hill street called “Rua José Bonifácio” next to the "Praça (Plaza) Jonatas Pedrosa.” There you'll find three small shops that offer some unique handcrafts made by indians and other regional items.

To make the tour even more interesting, go to "Estrada de Ferro Madeira Mamoré" (Madeira Mamoré Railroad) right at the beginning of the street called “Rua Sete de Setembro,” and just a few blocks away from the railway, and there you can also find some beautiful souvenirs.

During your visit to Porto Velho, if you need some good quality clothes in order to go to some parties or enter into the best night clubs, you can find a lot of good stores that can help you out. The best stores are in the Rua Carlos Gomes (street) and in the Porto Velho Shopping (the Mall). At Carlos Gomes Street, you can take a walk along 4-5 blocks (between the streets Rua Rafael Vaz e Silva and Rua Getúlio Vargas) and you'll find very good options like dresses, skirts, jeans, shoes and more! The most recommended stores are Luna Vicenza, Roupa do Corpo, Paladyo, D'Clair, For You and Calvin Klein.

At the Porto Velho Shopping (our Mall on Avenida Rio Madeira, 3288 ) you can buy very good clothes at Sabrina Paiva, Divas, D'Griff, Morena Flor, Checklist, Luna Viccenza, Paladyo, M.Officer, Juliane Boutique and Dress to.

Most of the stores either at Carlos Gomes or at the Mall offer clothes for both women and men, only a few of them offer just to one or the other.

But if you don't want to spend much money on clothes and just need something to go around the city, you can find what you need on the main street Rua Sete de Setembro between streets Rua Presidente Dutra and Rua Joaquim Nabuco. There are a bunch of different stores, but the most recommended are Lojas Milla and Millani. Also you can find cheap clothes at the Mall Porto Velho Shopping in the Americanas, Renner, Avenida, C&A and Marisa stores.

Porto Velho - Where to Eat and Drink

                          

Rondônia is surrounded by many rivers with great fishing. So, the number one tip is to taste the wonderful dishes of fish available here.

Caravelas do Madeira

The most famous restaurants in Porto Velho for typical foods are Caravela do Madeira, Barracão do Rai and O Paroca.

Caravela do Madeira has been offering the locals and visitors traditional dishes for 29 years. The place is cozy and decorated with regional handcrafts. It is air conditioned and has parking. While enjoying the meals you can listen to the pianist playing soothing music and see the beautiful view of the Madeira River and the Amazon Forest. Be prepared to spend a bit of money because some of the dishes are expensive. We recommend that you try Costela de Tambaqui, Caldeirada de Tambaqui, Dourado Frito, Dourado ao Molho de Manga, Caboquinho or Mameluco. Caravela do Madeira is located on José Camacho Street, Arigolândia. Fone: (69) 3221-6641.

Barracão do Rai is another good option to have a great meal of regional fish. However, the place is located out of the city, and doesn’t have air conditioner or parking. Despite that, you can visit the historical Vila da Candelária, a set of houses built at the age of the construction of the Madeira Mamoré Railway. The restaurant offers just Tambaqui and Dourado (regional fish) served boiled or fried, accompanied with rice, farofa (flour made from yucca), vinagrete (sauce with onion, tomato, cheiro-verde) and pirão (flour with some fish sauce). It is located on Estrada de Santo Antônio. Fone: (69) 3221-9055.

O Paroca has a good location. It's other qualities are that it has parking, air conditioning and offers many typical dishes besides the regional fishes. On Saturdays, you can enjoy the feijoada, a traditional Brazilian food prepared with black beans boiled with several pieces of pig. There are also desserts and juices prepared with regional fruits like goiaba, graviola, cupuaçú, acerola and cajú. It is located on João Goulart Street, n. 2593, São Cristóvão. Fone: (69) 3221-6616.


Although Porto Velho is in the Amazon and the local specialties are traditional foods, there are also great options of other kinds of food.
The most famous Italian restaurants in Porto Velho are San Genaro, and Don Giovanni, that offer pastas with several sauces and many kinds of pizzas. San Genaro is located in downtown at Cairi, a traditional quarter, nearby the Three Water Towers (Três Caixas D'Agua). The place is cozy and comfortable. Don Giovanni has a good location too and has a large terrace where you can stay and enjoy the meal. There is a playground for children and a small store where you can buy international seasonings, candies, spices, cheeses, hams and other products.

If you are one of those who can’t stay away from fast food, Porto Velho doesn’t disappoint. There are some options in the Porto Velho Shopping like Bob’s and McDonald’s. At Pinheiro Machado Avenue, 744, Caiari, there is other option like Subway that it is open 24 hours every day.

Myoshi Restauran

The biggest Japanese restaurant is Myoshi, a very pleasant place, with an elegant decoration that makes you comfortable. It is advisable to go on Tuesdays and Saturdays, when there is a discount on Sushi. Besides the Sushi, there are Harumaki and Yakisoba, which are preference between the customers. Myoshi is located on Amazonas Avenue on the corner of Guanabara Street, where there is considerable parking.

Following the same line, there is a restaurant called Koy, where they serve Sushi and Temakis. It is a simple, but warm place. You can order your Sushi and choose the fillings of it, and they will do it to order. This is a great option for those who want convenience. The location, is another good point, is on Pinheiro Machado avenue, which is a main road.

Few months ago, a new Arabian restaurant opened: Jarude. It is a small, but very comfortable place, which has excellent service. For dinner you can order many types of Arabian food and for lunch they use a self-service system. The most famous dishes are Kebab, lamb and Kibe. Be sure to taste the Arabian deserts, these certainly will make your dinner even better. Jarude is located on Marechal Deodoro street, behind the Laura Vicuña school.

The night life in Porto Velho is fun, since there is a bar on each corner. The most popular is Boteco da Fama, located on Pinheiro Machado avenue, a famous avenue that concentrates the majority of good bars and clubs. Boteco is a large and highly regarded bar where the most beautiful people of the city go. National and international beers are served here, besides the famous “caipirinha”, a white rum mixed with lime and sugar. Behind this bar, there is a wonderful nightclub called Broadway Lounge, then you can start your happy hour at Boteco da Fama and have fun for all night long on Broadway.

Porto Velho - Introduction

The intense heat, the rich regional cookery, and the most beautiful sunset; the multiplicity of colors, regional languages, rhythms and concentrated flavors - all these mixed together compose one region called the State of Rondônia.

Flags of Brazil, the State of Rondônia and the City of Porto Velho

Rondônia is full of charm and diversity. Rich in flora and fauna, it attracts attention for its culture, traditions and active trade, which provide increased quality of life and business opportunity. Porto Velho is the capital of this Brazilian state that is situated near the borders of Bolivia and Peru.

Welcome to Porto Velho Tourist, your ultimate guide to the treasures hidden in and around the most adventurous and picturesque city situated in the Heart of the Amazon. In this guide you´ll also discover some of the great places to visit, eat and socialize, such as nightclubs, traditional restaurants, convention centers, museums and many other places. Stick with us while we guide you through this forgotten and yet precious gem that is the City of Porto Velho.