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Porto Alegre, Brazil

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MODERATEMar23°10d rainBEST
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NOT BUSYJun14°6d rain
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BUSYNov23°10d rainBEST
BUSYDec25°11d rainBEST

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Attraksjoner i Porto Alegre, Brazil

Usina do Gasômetro

1. Usina do Gasômetro

4.8 (7,178)
Cultural CenterInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Striking riverside cultural complex in a converted power plant, full of contemporary art and city views. Walk the boardwalk, catch exhibitions, live music and sunset over Guaíba.

Fundação Iberê Camargo

2. Fundação Iberê Camargo

4.7 (7,794)
TuristattraksjonArt MuseumMuseumInteressant stedAssociation Or Organization

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Striking modernist museum pairing Iberê Camargo's paintings with Álvaro Siza's white concrete. Walk sweeping ramps and terraces with views over the Guaíba, and explore rotating exhibitions.

Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS)

3. Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS)

MARGS

4.7 (4,381)
Art MuseumTuristattraksjonMuseumInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Top-tier Brazilian modernism and regional art housed in a charming riverside building. Expect rotating contemporary shows, curated local collections, and occasional cultural events.

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Den beste måten å oppleve en by med en lokal guide.

Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!

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Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana

4. Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana

4.8 (23,153)
Cultural CenterMuseumInteressant stedEtablering

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Offisiell nettside

Historic mansion turned lively cultural hub in Porto Alegre. Galleries, a literary café and rooftop terraces host exhibitions, plays, and readings.

Jardim Botânico de Porto Alegre

5. Jardim Botânico de Porto Alegre

4.6 (5,462)
Botanical GardenTuristattraksjonParkInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Quiet green refuge in Porto Alegre, great for plant lovers and slow walks. Wander tree-lined paths, visit the palm collections and spot local birds.

Catedral Metropolitana

6. Catedral Metropolitana

4.8 (3,481)
TuristattraksjonKirkeBedehusAssociation Or OrganizationInteressant sted

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Visit Porto Alegre's cathedral for its neoclassical façade and peaceful nave. Admire stained glass, carved altars and quiet courtyard light.

Estádio Beira-Rio

7. Estádio Beira-Rio

4.6 (48,692)
StadiumSports ComplexSted for sportsaktivitetArrangementstedInteressant sted

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Iconic riverside stadium with lively club spirit. Guided tours let you step into the stands, locker rooms and panoramic terraces.

Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS

8. Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia da PUCRS

4.8 (1,751)
MuseumInteressant stedEducational InstitutionEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Hands-on science and a planetarium under one roof, ideal for curious minds. Explore interactive exhibits, live demos, and immersive dome shows.

Things to Do in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Popular activities and local experiences recommended by travelers

Mercado Público

You'll typically wander lively stalls sampling regional cheeses, pastries, smoked meats, and fresh seafood, while vendors explain local food traditions. Local guides often point out seasonal specialties and historic market stories, which brings the area's culinary culture to life. The city's strong food scene and vibrant public markets create an energetic atmosphere that makes exploring flavors and meeting artisans especially rewarding.

Parque Farroupilha (Redenção)

Parque Farroupilha (Redenção) offers a chance to stroll under towering trees, explore weekend markets and live music, and sample local street food as city life unfolds. You'll typically see historical monuments and learn about regional traditions from local guides, while most visits include time to relax on grassy lawns and join impromptu performances or community events. The park's strong park culture and the city’s lively arts scene make the experience feel authentic and energizing in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Traditional Sweet Dishes

Sagu com creme

Sagu com creme

Sagu com creme pairs chewy sago pearls cooked in red wine with a sweet milk cream, a dessert brought by Italian immigrants that became a signature of Rio Grande do Sul.

Cuca

Cuca

Cuca is a German-style streusel-topped cake often filled with banana or plums, and in Rio Grande do Sul it is a bakery staple at family gatherings and breakfasts.

Doce de leite

Doce de leite

Doce de leite is thick caramel made from slowly heated milk and sugar, prized in the south for artisanal variations and used in many regional sweets.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Churrasco gaúcho

Churrasco gaúcho

Churrasco gaúcho is the regional barbecue where large cuts of beef are slow-roasted over wood fire on skewers, reflecting the gaucho cattle-ranching culture and communal meals.

Arroz de carreteiro

Arroz de carreteiro

Arroz de carreteiro began with ox-cart drivers who cooked rice with preserved beef, and today it is a hearty, flavor-packed emblem of gaucho cuisine.

Entrevero

Entrevero

Entrevero is a rustic stir-fry of mixed meats, sausages and vegetables, often finished with pinhão when in season, showing the region's blend of influences.

Traditional Beverages

Chimarrão

Chimarrão

Chimarrão is hot yerba mate tea sipped from a gourd through a metal straw, a daily social ritual in Porto Alegre and a key symbol of gaúcho identity.

Vinho gaúcho

Vinho gaúcho

Vinho gaúcho, especially sparkling wines and varietals from the nearby Serra Gaúcha, has earned national and international recognition and pairs well with local meats and cheeses.

Quentão

Quentão

Quentão is a spiced hot drink made with cachaça, sugar and warming spices, popular at winter festivals and known for bringing people together on cold southern nights.

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Day trips

Gramado

120 km 2h by car

Charming mountain town, chocolate shops and alpine architecture

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Canela

125 km 2h 10m by car

Waterfalls and scenic viewpoints near Gramado

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Bento Gonçalves

125 km 2h by car

Wine region, wineries and the Maria Fumaça steam train

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São Francisco de Paula

100 km 1h 45m by car

Hill town with forests, hiking and rural charm

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Tramandaí

120 km 1h 40m by car

Popular coastal beach town, good for swimming and seafood

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Kommentarer (9)

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Yao A.

Gå til Mercado Público tidlig for frokost, ta med små sedler. Noen boder blir travle og noen godtar fortsatt bare kontanter.

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Raul R.

Fin kunstscene og elvepromenader, men noen nabolag føltes forfalne etter mørkets frembrudd. To til tre dager holdt for meg.

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Sekou F.

Mercado Público er livlig og billig for snacks, men det blir fullt rundt lunsj. Elsket de små kafeene i nærheten og å se på folk.

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Dulce R.

Kjøp et oppladbart buss- eller t-banekort på stasjonen, det sparer penger ved gjentatte turer og gjør påstigningen raskere enn enkeltbilletter.

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Pavel K.

Ikke så dyrt som Rio, men noen turiststeder skrur opp prisene. Ha kontanter til småselgere, kort funker på restauranter.

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Getting there

Train stations

Porto Alegre - Trensurb stations

Suburban Trensurb line to Canoas, São Leopoldo, Novo Hamburgo

Take taxi, ride-hail, or airport bus to city center; allow 30-40 minutes.

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Nyttig informasjon for Porto Alegre, Brazil

Populære shoppingstederShopping Iguatemi, Shopping Total, Mercado Publico, Moinhos de Vento
Populære steder for utelivCidade Baixa, Moinhos de Vento, Padre Chagas, Beira-Rio
Populære uformelle restauranterBotecos in Cidade Baixa, Churrascarias near the center, Cafes in Moinhos de Vento
Populære fine restauranterMoinhos de Vento fine dining, Rua Padre Chagas upscale restaurants, Hotel restaurants by Guaiba
Populære kaffebarerCafé do Mercado, Café do Moinhos, Espaço Café
Trygt å drikke fra springenJa
Visum for digitale nomaderJa
Beste taxi-appUber, 99, InDriver
Taxi pris / km$0.5
Turister / år2000000
Befolkning1480000
Mobil internett hastighet30 Mbps
Arbeidsledighetsprosent9 %
Fattigdomsprosent21 %
Gjennomsnittlig inntekt / måned$600
Gjennomsnittlige levekostnader / måned$900
Hotellpris / natt fra$30
Ølpris fra$1.8
Kaffepris fra$1.2
Gatekjøkkenpris fra$1.5
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$6
Lokal valutaBRL
StrømuttakstyperC, N
Religiøse grupperRoman Catholic, Protestant, Spiritism, None
Talte språkPortuguese, Spanish, English
Etniske grupperWhite, Pardo, Black, Asian
Politisk orienteringcenter-left
Befolkningstetthet3000 /km²
Geografisk område497 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferFlooding, Severe storms, Heat waves
Farlige dyrSnakes, Spiders, Scorpions
Populære steder for en fin spaserturParque Farroupilha (Redenção), Beira Rio, Guaiba waterfront, Moinhos de Vento park
Populære offentlige transportmidlerBuses, Trensurb (urban train), Taxis, Ride-hailing apps
Populære flyselskaperLATAM, GOL, Azul
Anbefalte vaksinasjonerRoutine vaccines, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow fever (if visiting rural areas)
ArkitekturtyperPortuguese colonial, Modernist, Eclectic, Contemporary
Gjennomsnittlig ølkonsum per person / år60 l
Gjennomsnittlig vinkonsum per person / år2 l
Tipskultur10% service charge common, tipping otherwise occasional
Coworking / dag$12
Airbnb / måned$800
1-roms leie / måned$450
Treningssenter / måned$35
Daglig budsjett (ryggsekkreisende)$25
Daglig budsjett (mellomklasse)$60

Oversikt for Porto Alegre, Brazil

EngelskferdigheterDårlig
TrafikksikkerhetDårlig
Vennlig mot utlendingerGjennomsnittlig
YtringsfrihetGjennomsnittlig
Offentlig transportGjennomsnittlig
HelsevesenBra
UtdanningGjennomsnittlig
Strømnettets pålitelighetBra
Trygghet mot voldskriminalitetDårlig
GangvennlighetBra
UtelivGjennomsnittlig
MatsceneBra
LGBTQ+ vennligBra
Startup-sceneGjennomsnittlig
StøynivåGjennomsnittlig
RenslighetGjennomsnittlig
Tilgang til naturGjennomsnittlig
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