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Porto Alegre

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Smile City
On your holiday to Porto Alegre, affectionately nicknamed "Smile City," you can expect a warm welcome from locals. The progressive city serves as a hub for southern Brazil's alternative arts, music, and culture scenes, and also has a proud reputation of supporting its LGBT community. As the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state and the busiest port in southern Brazil, the city benefits from a strong economy. One of Brazil's richest cities, with the highest literacy rate and standard of living, Porto Alegre blends modern conveniences, such as well-planned public transport, with the carefully preserved charm of its old colonial buildings. Add Porto Alegre and other destinations in Brazil to your travel plans using our Brazil holiday planner.
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    Top Porto Alegre tours

    FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wineries of the South, Maria Fumaça Train and Italian Epic Park
    3.0
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vinhos e Historia com Maria Fumaça
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $11 BOOK WITH VIATOR PUCRS Science and Technology Museum Admission Ticket
    Duration: 3 to 5 hours
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    FROM $12 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aldeia do Papai Noel (Santa’s Village) Admission Ticket
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $86 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wine Taste Tour At Casa Valduga With Maria Fumaça Train Ride
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $216 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Sailboat Cruise in Porto Alegre - Overnight
    Duration: 2 days
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    FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bus Bier Tour and Nova Petropolis Tour
    Duration: 2 days
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    FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tour Gran Reserva
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $213 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private City Tour of Porto Alegre
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Popular things to do in Porto Alegre

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    Mercado Publico Porto Alegre ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Mercado Publico Porto Alegre
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Museu de Ciencias e Tecnologia da PUCRS ©
    Science Museum
    Museu de Ciencias e Tecnologia da PUCRS
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Parque Farroupilha ©
    Park
    Parque Farroupilha
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Guaiba Lake (River) ©
    Water Body
    Guaiba Lake (River)
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Porto Alegre

    Igreja Matriz Sao Pedro Apostolo ©
    Church
    Igreja Matriz Sao Pedro Apostolo
    Gramado
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Lago Negro
    Water Body
    Lago Negro
    Gramado
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Mini Mundo ©
    Park
    Mini Mundo
    Gramado
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Rua Coberta
    Landmark
    Rua Coberta
    Gramado
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Porto Alegre

    Chave-Mestra Porto Alegre
    Landmark
    Chave-Mestra Porto Alegre
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Metropolitan Cathedral ©
    Church
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores ©
    Church
    Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Padre Chagas
    Landmark
    Padre Chagas
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Porto Alegre

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    Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana ©
    Specialty Museum
    Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Fundacao Ibere Camargo ©
    Art Gallery
    Fundacao Ibere Camargo
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Memorial Immigration and Japanese Culture of UFRGS
    History Museum
    Memorial Immigration and Japanese Culture of UFRGS
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Galeria Hipotetica ©
    Art Gallery
    Galeria Hipotetica
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Historic Sites in Porto Alegre

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    Igreja do Santissimo Sacramento e Santa Teresinha ©
    Church
    Igreja do Santissimo Sacramento e Santa Teresinha
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Santuario Nossa Senhora Madre de Deus
    Church
    Santuario Nossa Senhora Madre de Deus
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Templo Positivista de Porto Alegre ©
    Religious Site
    Templo Positivista de Porto Alegre
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario ©
    Church
    Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Porto Alegre

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    Casa do Cacaredo (Brazilian Pickers) ©
    Antique Store
    Casa do Cacaredo (Brazilian Pickers)
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Historias na Garagem
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Historias na Garagem
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Iguatemi Shopping ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Iguatemi Shopping
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Barra Shopping Sul ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Barra Shopping Sul
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours

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    Where to stay in Porto Alegre

    Mercado Publico Porto Alegre ©
    When searching for a place to stay during your Porto Alegre vacation, you'll notice a large range of eco-hostels and environmentally friendly lodgings. In keeping with the city's progressive trends, these green accommodation options are becoming a hit among eco-conscious travelers; you'll find them throughout the city, especially in the bohemian neighborhood of Cidade Baixa. You can also choose between plenty of traditional high-rise hotels, particularly in the neighborhood of Moinhos de Vento. For proximity to the best attractions in Porto Alegre, stay in the old town of Centro Historico.
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