Things to do in Porto Alegre, Brazil
Welcome to Porto Alegre.
The capital of Rio Grande do Sul is as cosmopolitan as a metropolis and as welcoming as a small town in the countryside. Each season of the year it reinvents itself to offer the best in the heat of summer, the cold of winter, the colors of spring and the charm of autumn.
A culturally diverse city: great names have passed through here. There are more than 50 museums to visit, as well as stages, libraries, and the rich gaucho tradition. Come and discover YOUR way of enjoying it.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Mercado Público
A reference in the tradition and culture of Rio Grande do Sul, the Porto Alegre Public Market is a supply center located in the heart of the city. Opened on October 3, 1869, it is the oldest in Brazil and has more than a hundred establishments offering a different range of activities. Approximately 760 people make the market operate from 7:30 am onwards. The Public Market is also a multifaceted, inclusive and welcoming space, where the most diverse cultural and community events in the city take place.
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Gramado
Gramado is a city that sharpens all your senses. The smell of chocolate and fondue is everywhere and invites you to a gastronomic experience in the cafes, restaurants and artisanal factories along the streets. The Bavarian-inspired architecture fills the eyes with the romanticism of the half-timbered facades. The hydrangea gardens and the beautiful nature that the city was gifted with also delight visitors. The accents and music, from German, Italian and Portuguese traditions, make you get into the city’s atmosphere. The spas and various hotels in the city complement the experience and offer comfort and relaxation at the top of the Serra Gaúcha.
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Rio Grande do Sul Art Museum (MARGS)
Created in 1954, MARGS is the main art museum in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and one of the most important in the country. Its collection includes more than 5,700 works of art, from the first half of the 19th century to the present day, covering different languages of the visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, drawing, engraving, ceramics, textile art, object, photography, installation, performance, digital art, video, film and design, among others.
Mega Skate Park - Megapista
Megapista da Orla is 6,200 m2, with grandstands on one side and Guaíba on the other. No matter what time you decide to go there, there will always be people gliding along the curves. It was created to be, in addition to a track, a space for all fans of the sport to socialize. From the most radical skaters to boys and girls, even children, who are taking their first steps on four wheels.
Arena do Grêmio Tour
Discover the behind-the-scenes of the Arena do Grêmio on a tour that includes gold chairs, an event hall, an auditorium, a locker room, a mixed zone and the edge of the pitch. During the tour, you can take photos and videos, as well as have the opportunity to capture a moment with the Copa Libertadores da América trophy.
Linha Tourismo - Porto Alegre
The New Tourism Line is a tourist route in Porto Alegre that allows you to board and disembark, on the same day, at the city's main tourist attractions, using a Hop-on Hop-off system, with a tourist narrator, presenting the culture, geography and history of the Central region of Porto Alegre, a part of the South Zone and the East Zone of the city, so that the tourist can have a perception of how amazing Porto Alegre is!
PUCRS Science and Technology Museum
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul’s Science and Technology Museum (MCT) is a worldwide reference in interactive museums. With more than 800 experiments on permanent display, MCT receives hundreds of young students every day, as well as adults interested in learning science and technology in a fun and amusing way. It also has temporary exhibits addressing current issues. The Traveling Museum Program takes approximately 70 experiments to cultural events across the country. The School-Science Program offers free admission and transportation to low-income children and young adults, providing them access to culture and scientific knowledge.