2 Best Places to Shop in Ilha do Marajo, The Amazon

For sandals, belts, and other leather goods, head to Curtume Marajó, a five-minute walk from downtown Soure and next to the slaughterhouse. The workers here can give you a tour of the tannery.

This artisan collective has stalls with everything from Marajoara pottery and woven items to T-shirts and liquor. In theory, the hours are daily 8–7, and Sunday 8–12; the reality may be something else entirely.