Why go
- Capital and largest city of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Served by Porto Alegre International Airport Salgado Filho (POA).
History
Porto Alegre is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Its population of roughly 1.4 million inhabitants (2022) makes it the 11th-most populous city in the country and the centre of Brazil's fifth-largest metropolitan area, with 4.1 million inhabitants (2022). The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian state.
Where to stay
Av. dos Estados, 1909 - Anchieta, Porto Alegre - RS, 90200-001, Brazil · deville.com.br
Rua Inácio Vasconcelos, 49 - Boa Vista, Porto Alegre - RS, 90480-160, Brazil · laghettohoteis.com.br
Rua Dr. Vale, 579 - Sala 1 - Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre - RS, 90560-010, Brazil · laghettohoteis.com.br
Av. Cel. Lucas de Oliveira, 995 - Bela Vista, Porto Alegre - RS, 90440-011, Brazil · letsatlantica.com.br
Av. Borges de Medeiros, 3120 - Praia de Belas, Porto Alegre - RS, 90110-150, Brazil · bluetree.com.br
Av. Loureiro da Silva, 1960 - Cidade Baixa, Porto Alegre - RS, 90050-240, Brazil · intercityhoteis.com.br
Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2145 - Praia de Belas, Porto Alegre - RS, 90110-150, Brazil · intercityhoteis.com.br
R. Sr. dos Passos, 154 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90020-180, Brazil · housi.com.br
R. 24 de Outubro, 1611 - Independência, Porto Alegre - RS, 90510-002, Brazil · swanhoteis.com.br
Av. Carlos Gomes, 565 - Bela Vista, Porto Alegre - RS, 90480-003, Brazil · ihg.com
Av. Independência, 813 - Independência, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-076, Brazil · intercityhoteis.com.br
R. dos Andradas, 756 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-020, Brazil · acoresflat.com.br
R. Félix da Cunha, 712 - Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre - RS, 90570-001, Brazil · masterhoteis.com.br
R. Dom Pedro II, 37 - São João, Porto Alegre - RS, 90550-142, Brazil · masterhoteis.com.br
Avenida Julio De Castilhos 516, R. Cel. Vicente, 70, Porto Alegre - RS, 90030-130, Brazil · all.accor.com
Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 77 - Floresta, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil · hoteiscontinental.com.br
Av. Protásio Alves, 2966 - Petrópolis, Porto Alegre - RS, 90410-007, Brazil · coraltower.com.br
R. Riachuelo, 1070 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-270, Brazil · masterhoteis.com.br
Praça Otávio Rocha, 49 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90020-140, Brazil · hotelcontinentalbusiness.com.br
Rua José Montaury, 20 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-090, Brazil · fast10hotel.com.br
Av. Sen. Salgado Filho, 201 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-221, Brazil · nacionalinn.com.br
R. Paulino Chaves, 291 - Santo Antônio, Porto Alegre - RS, 90640-200, Brazil · pousadasaolourenco.com.br
R. Comendador Caminha, 42 - Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre - RS, 90430-030, Brazil · slavierohoteis.com.br
Av. Cel. Lucas de Oliveira, 1081 - Bela Vista, Porto Alegre - RS, 90440-011, Brazil · belavistaserviceresidence.com.br
R. Dr. Timóteo, 577 - Floresta, Porto Alegre - RS, 90570-041, Brazil · choicehotels.com
Av. Alberto Bins, 514 - Centro, Porto Alegre - RS, 90030-140, Brazil · plazahoteis.com.br
Rua Tenente Coronel Fabricio Pillar, 311 - Mont'Serrat, Porto Alegre - RS, 90450-040, Brazil · staycharlie.com.br
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-15:00 · 178 Avenida Bastian, 90130-020 · barcelosgastronomia.com.br
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-02:00; Su 07:00-21:00 · 1086 Avenida Osvaldo Aranha, 90035-191 · nossobomfim.blogspot.com.br
Burger, Restaurant · Hambúrgueres inspirados na culinária francesa clássica, além de sobremesas, em ambiente charmoso de bistrô. Opening hours: Su-Sa… · legrandburger.com.br
Chinese, Restaurant · GO! China é a mais nova opção de tele-entrega de comida chinesa nas Zonas Sul e Central de Porto Alegre. Com uma equipe altamente… · gochina.com.br
Italian, Restaurant · O Fetuccine à Forestier, com filé em cubos, ervilha e vinho tinto é imbatível. E não há quem não saia encantado com a mesa de… · atelierdemassas.com.br
Pizza, Restaurant · Comece com as tiras de massa de pizza com azeite e alecrim. Entre tantos sabores, para facilitar sua decisão, indicamos a Baiacatu, com… · babbogiovanni.com.br
Basque, Restaurant · É uma pizzaria bem tradicional da cidade. Adoramos a Paixão Côrtes, com picanha defumada, muçarela de búfala, rúcula e tomate-cereja.… · bazkaria.com.br
Café Colonial, Cafe · Espaço gastronômico acolhedor que serve o café colonial tradicional de mesa farta com guloseimas da fazenda. Opening hours: Tu-Su… · belavista.tur.br
Barbecue, Restaurant · A lista de clássicos no Barranco é tão extensa quanto a quilometragem do carrinho de saladas: a polentinha, o lombo com queijo, a… · churrascariabarranco.com.br
French, Restaurant · Bistrô requintado e aconchegante, com música ambiente e um extenso cardápio da culinária sofisticada francesa. Opening hours: Mo-We… · housecafebistro.com.br
Mexican, Restaurant · Restaurante aconchegante que serve nachos, tacos, burritos e fajitas entre outras especialidades mexicanas. Para acompanhar, margaritas,… · restaurantepueblo.com.br
International, Restaurant · Cozinha espanhola, bar temático e também escola de dança flamenca. Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 19:00-00:00; Su… · tabladoandaluz.com.br
German, Restaurant · Rodízio de grelhados e buffet, além de filés, frango e pescados, em restaurante familiar com área infantil. Opening hours: Mo-Sa… · restaurantetirol.com.br
Natural, Restaurant · Restaurante de alimentação natural, visa combinação de ingredientes de alto valor nutritivo e espaço simples. Opening hours: Mo-Sa… · urbanfarmcy.com.br
AçAí, Restaurant · O açaí da OAKBERRY é 100% natural. Nossa fórmula não contém: Corantes, Conservantes Artificiais ou Xarope de Guaraná. O processo realizado…
Frutos Do Mar, Restaurant · Restaurante fino português serve especialidades com frutos do mar, peixes, aves e carnes, com ampla adega. Opening hours: Mo-Fr…
Churrasco, Restaurant · A cozinha boêmia e acolhedora à la carte de porções, carnes no braseiro, e pratos tradicionais de massas. Opening hours: Mo-Fr…
Bakery, Restaurant · Comida sem glúten, vegana e orgânica. Features: takeaway, vegan options · 770 Rua José do Patrocínio, Porto Alegre, 90050-002 · amoabakery.com
Restaurant · "Em um super local do Shopping Iguatemi, o mais novo restaurante do Grupo Press Gastronomia e Diversão. A Cantina do Press inaugurou em outubro… · grupopress.com.br
Cafe · Deliciosos cafés, tortas e salgados. Lugar excelente para ir com amigos, casal e também para estudar e tratar de negócios. Tem ar condicionado (muito… · badencafe.com.br
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Sa 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1001 Rua dos Andradas, 90020-007 · mcdonalds.com.br
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,08:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-16:00,18:00-23:00; Su 11:30-16:00 Features: step-free access · 295 Rua Otávio… · churrascariaculturagaucha.com.br
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 366 Avenida Benno Mentz · macadamiaecogourmet.com.br
Noodle, Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30, Th-Fr 19:00-22:30; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00; PH off Features: takeaway · 171 Rua Coronel Genuíno, Porto… · mrchauyakisoba.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 1215 Rua Félix da Cunha · pokehouse.com.br
Sausage, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-15:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 778 Avenida Osvaldo Aranha · pugghotdog.com.br
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 4713 Avenida Getúlio Vargas, Canoas · habibs.com.br
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00 · 675 Avenida José Bonifácio, Porto Alegre, 90040-130 · sabordobrick.com.br
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 19:30 - 00:00 · 151 Rua Desembargador Augusto Loureiro Lima · hashi.com.br
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 19:00-00:00 · 55 Rua Joaquim Nabuco, Porto Alegre, 90050-340 · kemonosushi.com.br
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 649 Rua José do Patrocínio, Porto Alegre, 90050-002 · ciadasempadas.com.br
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,18:30-23:30; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00,18:30-00:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 616 Avenida… · alnur.com.br
Gaucho, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,19:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-15:30,19:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 571 Rua Vasco da Gama · donvasco.com.br
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 12:00-15:00; Th 12:00-15:00,19:30-22:30; Fr 12:00-15:00; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00 Features: vegan options · 1587… · larougebistro.com.br
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00,18:00-24:00 · 684 Rua Coronel Bordini · muju.com.br
Brazilian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00, 17:30-23:59; Sa 11:30-23:59 · 85 Avenida Benno Mentz, 91370-020 · lanchespedrinho.com.br
Cafeteria, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00, Su 15:00-22:30 · 1005 Rua Santana, 90040-373 · quierocafe.com.br
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30,19:30-23:45 · 332 Rua Felipe Neri · sharin.com.br
American, Steak, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · outback.com.br
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-00:00 · 549 Rua General Lima e Silva
Egyptian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-01:00; Sa 13:00-01:00; Su 13:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 776 Rua General Lima e Silva
Tea, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00 · 282 Sarmento Leite, 90050-170 · coffeehood.com.br
Asian, Thai, Restaurant · Asian/Thai restaurant · 778 Avenida Carlos Gomes, 90480-000 · wokingthaifood.com.br
Pastry, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-23:59; Mo 18:00-23:59 · 488 Rua General Lima e Silva, Porto Alegre, 90050-102
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:30-23:00 · 627 Avenida Érico Veríssimo
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Airports
Porto Alegre International Airport Salgado Filho (POA) 6.7 km to the centre
Porto Alegre, RS, BR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Azul, Sky Express, TAM Brazilian Airlines, NHT Lineas Aereas…) · direct flights to 27 destinations incl. Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Rio De Janeiro, Brasilia, Florianopolis… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 27 direct destinations
- Azul AD (ATR 72, Embraer 195, Embraer 190) · 14 routes: Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Chapeco, Curitiba, Foz Do Iguacu, Joinville, Londrina, Maringa, Navegantes, Passo Fundo, Pelotas, Rio De Janeiro, Santa Maria, Sao Paulo
- Sky Express G3 (737-800, 737-700) · 8 routes: Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Montevideo, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (A320, A319, A321, 330) · 5 routes: Brasilia, Curitiba, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
- NHT Lineas Aereas NHT Lineas Aereas (L4T) · 4 routes: Erechim, Passo Fundo, Santa Maria, Santa Rosa
- Oceanair O6 (318, Fokker 100, A320) · 3 routes: Florianopolis, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
- American Airlines AA (767-300) · 1 route: Miami
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A319, A320) · 1 route: Lima
- BQB Lineas Aereas 5Q (ATR 72) · 1 route: Montevideo
- Copa Airlines CM (737-800) · 1 route: Panama City
- Grupo TACA TA (A319, A320) · 1 route: Lima*
- TAP Portugal TP (A330-200) · 1 route: Lisbon
- US Airways US (767-300) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Gravatai Airport (GCV) 24 km to the centre
Gravatai, RS, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Novo Hamburgo Airport (QHV) 40 km to the centre
Novo Hamburgo, RS, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Fazenda do Jacuí Airport 9.8 km to the centre
Guaíba, RS, BR
Belém Novo Airport 18 km to the centre
Porto Alegre, RS, BR
El Dorado Airport 19 km to the centre
Eldorado Do Sul, RS, BR
Getting there by ferry
Barco Cisne Branco
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Estação de Embarque Newton Silveira Netto
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre · GNU
Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre · CatSul
Atracadouro do GNU
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Pier Pontal
Ferry terminal · 5.9 km from the centre · CatSul
Píer BarraShoppingSul
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre · CatSul
GNU Ilha do Pavão
Ferry route · GNU
Guaíba Lake
Ferry route
Canal do Cristal
Ferry route
Barco Cisne Branco
Ferry route
Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba / Pontal
Ferry route · CatSul
Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba
Ferry route · CatSul
Canal das Pedras Brancas
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Porto Alegre International Airport Salgado Filho (POA); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: POA has direct flights to 27 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Rio De Janeiro, Brasilia, Florianopolis…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Barco Cisne Branco, 1.4 km); routes include GNU Ilha do Pavão, Guaíba Lake, Canal do Cristal.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Porto Alegre. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet · Brazil's largest business-aviation company.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.