Cacau Show near T1 departures is your quick chocolate fix
Cacau Show sits landside in Terminal 1 at Brasília (BSB), near the main departures area, so you can grab gifts before heading through security. It focuses on boxed chocolates, truffles, and bars rather than sit-down food. Think last-minute present for someone at home or something sweet for a long flight, not a full meal stop.
Prices sit in the mid-range for Brazil: small bonbon boxes often land around R$20–R$30, with larger assorted gift boxes climbing to R$60–R$100 depending on size and packaging. Individual chocolates and small bars are usually just a few reais each, which works well if you only have R$10–R$20 left in your wallet before you fly out.
The menu leans heavily on milk chocolate, filled bonbons, and seasonal specials tied to Brazilian holidays like Easter and Christmas. You’ll see plenty of flavors with nuts, caramel, and brigadeiro-style fillings. If you prefer darker chocolate, look for the “70%” or higher labels on bars and boxes; the regular lines skew sweet and kid-friendly. Some stores also carry sugar-free options clearly marked on the shelves.
Most Cacau Show airport locations keep hours roughly aligned with flight banks, commonly opening around 06:00 and trading late into the evening when T1 departures are still active. That means you can usually swing by after checking in for an early Azul or LATAM flight or during a late GOL connection. There’s no seating; it’s purely grab-and-go retail.
Payment is straightforward: major cards are accepted, and many staff are used to quick tap-and-go transactions from passengers trying to catch flights within 20–30 minutes. Stock rotates frequently, so limited editions can sell out by late evening. One practical tip: if you want the full box selection, shop right after you clear airline check-in around 2 hours before departure, not as boarding starts at the T1 gates.