Porto Alegre City Guide

Travel Guide

An Introduction To Porto Alegre

So you are planning to visit Porto Alegre, there is a wide variety of things to see and do no matter who you are travelling with. We don't plan to suggest which sights and attractions you visit while in Porto Alegre but rather just provide guidance and offer advice on what is there. Comparable with other cities, there are great and not so great places to visit and if this visit is your first to Porto Alegre or if you are a seasoned visitor, there is always something new to see or do. It is often an idea to have a rough plan of places you wish to visit, and Porto Alegre has a number of really interesting experiences that you will remember for a long time.

Porto Alegre Top 10 Attractions

During your time in Porto Alegre there are quite a few places of interest that should make up part of your trip. The highly regarded Rio Grande do Sul area of Brazil has attractions that you may know and others which aren't that familiar to people from outside the area of Porto Alegre we have assembled a List of Ten to be of help to you:

1. Fundacao Ibere Camargo
2. Museu de Ciencias e Tecnologia PUCRS
3. Sao Pedro Theatre
4. Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana
5. Farroupilha Park (Redencao)
6. Guaiba Lake (River)
7. Central Public Market
8. Moinhos de Vento Park
9. Beira rio stadium
10. Museum of Art of Rio Grande do Sul -MARGS

This collection are just to get you going if you have a good local book or guide you can seek out a bit more and if there is enough time in Porto Alegre. You will discover other enjoyable locations and attractions about the Porto Alegre vicinity of Brazil.

Getting Around In Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre is not a hard place to travel around, once you have an eye for the place and understand the layout with the help of some local landmarks you should be able to navigate around with ease. You can cover a lot of the city as a pedestrian but ensure not to venture into unknown territory at night. If you want to cover more ground in Porto Alegre there are a number of transport options. Porto Alegre has a Metro system that has 1 line and an Airport connection. There are 25 stations that link up key points in the city. There is a good, reliable bus network where passes can be attained to include multiple journeys. If you are in a larger party, it might be better to use a Rental Car in Porto Alegre, there is also the option to use Porto Alegre Taxis, but be aware of heavy traffic at busy times. What ever method you use to explore Porto Alegre make sure you see as much of the city as your can.

Porto Alegre Metro Map

Porto Alegre Hotels

If you wish to stay in Porto Alegre for a period longer than one day you will be looking for a place to sleep. Porto Alegre offers a broad range of facilities to sleep these include hotels varying from the higher end of the star range to more modest hotels, B&Bs and hostels. If you are travelling on business ensure the hotel you decide to select has facilities to suit you and is OK for your needs as the roads in Porto Alegre may result in problems at certain times. If you are seeking out more luxury accommodation there is a selection of top chain and independent hotels. Porto Alegre also offers an excellent array of lower star hotel options that provide basic but suitable facilities for travellers. If you are visiting on a small budget there is a number of hostels and guest houses in the city which are a fine place to sleep overnight. Whatever accommodation type you select in Porto Alegre ensure you take time to seek out deals that are available on countless travel web sites, often these are out of season or when a home sports team isn't playing a game.

Recommended Hotels

1. Sheraton Porto Alegre Hotel
2. Hotel Laghetto Viverone Moinhos
3. Blue Tree Millenium Porto Alegre
4. Acores Premium Hotel
5. Mercure Porto Alegre Manhattan

Places To Eat In Porto Alegre

There are many different places to eat in Porto Alegre, the place you dine at will reflect your tastes and budget. There are quite a lot of dining venues that offer Brazilian meals and don't break the bank. If you are on the look out for a fine dining restaurant there are a wide number of these, but you will need to make a reservation and ensure that your follow the dress code if there is one. If you just want quick food there are the familiar names such as Burger King, McDonalds etc, but if you are seeking something real you should ask a local and see where they suggest. A key aspect of visiting a new city to try new things, this includes it's food There is a wide variety of places to dine in Porto Alegre. whether that is a café, a fine restaurant or food from a street vendor. You should check local newspapers for offers and remember to try something new.

Recommended Places To Eat

1. Koh Pee Pee
2. Chicafundo
3. Xavier260
4. Mandarinier Gastronomia
5. Panorama Gastronomico

Porto Alegre Facts And Statistics

If you are getting to grips with a new city like Porto Alegre it is good practice to have some inside knowledge. Here are a number of facts that could be of help to you.

Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Rio Grande do Sul
International Dialing Code: +55
Porto Alegre Coordinates: 30°02'S / 51°14'W
Altitude: 10 m (30 ft)
Currency: Real (BRL)
Language: Portuguese
Porto Alegre Time Zone: BRT(UTC-3h)
City Population: 1,509,939
Metro Population: 4,405,769
Temperature High In 30.2 °C (86.4 °F)
Temperature Low In 10.7 °C (51.3 °F)

Keeping Safe

Just like other cities Porto Alegre has it's pros and cons, it is important to keep your wits about you and you will be fine and undertake a great trip to this fantastic Brazilian area. Take a good guide book and know where you are going, try not to make it obvious you are a visitor to the city by flaunting expensive devices around and try not to carry more cash than you need on your person. Stick to areas you know after dark and if you do get lost, stay calm and visit a shop to consult your guide book or map. You might be enjoying yourself, but still be alert. Stay street wise and you will have a great trip to Porto Alegre. On the whole Brazil is a very safe country with warm and friendly residents. Some basic groundwork pays dividends and if you know a city better, you will have a much better time there.

CarHire4Lower By Rick Lockwood 17 August 2017