Porto Alegre is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the largest city
“European” of Brazil. In it you can find a mixture of environments
urban area surrounded by mountains, which also allows for cultural tourism and
adventurous.

What to see and do in Porto Alegre
About 40% of foreigners visiting the state capital are for travel
business, however, this city has very interesting places. That's why
It is important to prepare yourself to visit different places that you must visit
in Porto Alegre:

Guaiba Lake
The sunset in Guaíba is one of the most beautiful postcards of the capital of
state. It is a true spectacle of colors, sensations and emotions. The Lake
Guaíba is the strongest geographical expression of Porto Alegre and marks the
identity of the city's landscape. The lakeshore is 72 kilometers long
length and is one of the busiest places in the city. Several boats
take tours of the Guaíba and the Jacuí Delta canals, a group of 16
islands, canals, swamps and lagoons.

Ibere Camargo
The Iberê Camargo Foundation Museum was created by the Portuguese architect
Álvaro Siza. This building is about 8,000 square meters and forms
a harmonious image with Lake Guaíba. This monument gained a
Golden Lion at the Venice Architecture Biennale and also has concepts
environmental. Another highlight is that the museum holds almost four thousand works of
artist from Rio Grande do Sul, Iberê Camargo, including paintings, engravings, drawings and several
other works.

Lower City
Considered the capital's bohemian neighborhood, the region is surrounded by bars,
snack bars, fast food and nightclubs. The place is a great option for those who want
get away from the routine of Porto Alegre, enjoy the night and have a beer with friends.
CB, as the place is called by the city's residents, brings together several
personalities, such as academics, intellectuals and artists who seek to relax
from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Redemption Park
The place is one of the main parks in the city, and is also a commercial area.
and popular crafts, where you can find all kinds of antiques,
furniture, crafts. Every weekend, around 70 thousand people visit the

park and are enchanted by the more than 8 thousand species of trees that
exist there.

Farroupilha Camp
The culture of the southern traditions and the gauchos can be seen more deeply
during the celebration of the Farroupilha Revolution festival, which takes place in
September at the Farroupilha Camp in the Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho Park.
Visitors have the opportunity to interact with local culture in workshops
such as crafts, traditional dance and cooking, including: learning how to seal and
ride horses on a small farm; know how knives are sharpened;
learn how to tie a scarf knot; play cards and even compete in a tournament;
see folk dance shows and learn the customs. Most of the activities
is free.

Goncalo de Carvalho Street
In 2005, residents and admirers of this tree-lined street came together
to prevent the construction of a parking lot, as it provided for the removal of
all the trees. Thus, the residents managed to make this place a
Historical, Cultural, Ecological and Environmental Heritage by the municipality in 2006.
The street was once considered the most beautiful in the world and was the first green tunnel
city official. Porto Alegre has 51 streets considered “Green Tunnel”.

German architecture
In the last century, there was an intense German immigration and one of the
main legacies left is the influence of German architecture in the city. It is
possible to see these works that go from the Public Market, a work by Friedrich
Heydtmann, and the Palace of Commerce, Josef Lutzenberger. Tourists can
go down Avenida dos Voluntários da Pátria to see some old warehouses
and Rua Doutor Flores, which was the home of Theo Wiederspahn, architect
responsible for the most representative construction in Porto Alegre.

Itaimbezinho Canyon and the Valley of the Vineyards
Cambará do Sul (Itaimbezinho Canyon) and Bento Gonçalves (Vineyards Valley)
are two of the cities famous for natural attractions and entertainment in
Serra Gaúcha region and which can be accessed from Porto Alegre.
With cozy inns, cafes full of colonial and typical dishes from
Italian and German cuisine, wines and sparkling wines. The Serra also has
famous and exuberant landscapes, such as the Itaimbezinho canyon (Parque
Nacional. Aparados da Serra), which has an extension and height of 720 meters,
that leaves thousands of tourists amazed.

There are countless options for getting to know and having fun in Porto Alegre. Without
doubt, a unique place to find different activities and therefore ideal

for all tourists. It is important to note that there are currently direct flights
to Porto Alegre from various locations in the country and it is easy to get to the city, therefore the
Tourists have more than one reason to travel to the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.