This is one of those rare places you can get lost for hours. Many of the items they offer, I'd rather hunt down via garage and estate sales, but it's still worth stopping in. Also, good place for quick gift purchase.

This retail shop is the perfect way to get an interesting perspective on the Asian culture. Serving as a giant warehouse for unique treasures, you get a sense of the distinct vibe, culture, and heritage of the million year old country right in downtown Portland. The owners have traveled all over Asia bringing back countless exotic items for Portland to feast their eyes on. By the time you enter the shop to the time you do a walk around the whole store it feels like you've been to every country of Asia. The feeling is very enamoring and a sense of wonder takes over. Highly recommend this shop. One of a kind and a true pleasure. I bought a photography book that I fell in love with. Although I wish I had more money to spend!! : )

I drove by Cargo on 13th ave all the time and never thought much about it. From the outside it looks like one of those places that just has a ton of junk and no one ever goes in. Boy was I wrong. They have so many cool items from abroad. Specifically Asia. A lot of vintage stuff also. You could spend hours and hours in here. There is something for everyone.