Rio’s tastiest food market, the Ipanema Farmer’s Market is held every Friday morning and is the best way to experience the pure flavors of tropical fruit and vegetables—all available to sample, should you be wary of buying exotics. The friendly stall-keepers and locals mingling and meandering about, give it a cozy, familiar ambience. The prices go down later in the day, so drop by in the afternoon to grab a bargain on some pitaya and carambola.