T1 concourse shoppers hit Arte e Couro for last‑minute gifts
About halfway along the T1 departures corridor, Arte e Couro focuses on Brazilian-style leather accessories and small art pieces that fit easily in a carry-on. You’re already past security in Terminal 1, so it’s a simple detour if your flight boards from one of the domestic gates nearby. Signage is only in Portuguese, but staff usually understand basic English and can point out sizes and colors without fuss.
Most small leather items sit in the R$80–R$200 range, with larger bags climbing higher, so this skews more “treat” than “souvenir stand.” Expect wallets, belts, handbags, and a few decorative items rather than high-fashion labels. Stock looks locally sourced but not luxury-designer, which keeps prices below what you’d see for big European brands in São Paulo or Rio airports.
There’s no clear posted opening time, but shops in BSB T1 typically run from around 6:00 to 22:00, and Arte e Couro tends to track those hours, especially on busy weekday banks. If you land on a late LATAM or GOL flight after 23:00, assume it’s closed and don’t plan a special walk. Payment with major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard is standard, and receipts print in Portuguese reais.
Tip: snap a quick photo of the item tag and price in reais before you browse the rest of T1, then use your card’s exchange rate app by your gate to decide if it’s worth walking back for the purchase.