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Porto Alegre, RS

Events, Culture and Night

The eclectic Capital of the State of Rio Grande do Sul is a city where modern and old architecture as int the Cidade Baixa give the city a soul. Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil's gateway to South America is a crossroad and a converging point of cultural diversity.The Moinhos de Vento quarter is one of the prefered by night lovers for its good restaurants and bars.

National and international events - commercial, cultural and exhibitions - organized in Porto Alegre are witnesses of this.

Events and Carnival

During all the year, the city is visited by many people who come to take part in commercial and cultural events. See Events for more on this.

The biggest of these, is, of course, the Porto Alegre's Carnival.

Mountain, Sea, Litterature and Gaúcho's Cooking

When in Porto Alegre, visitors have plenty of options for tours and excursions through the countryside.

• The Serra Gaúcha
• The Gaúcho Coast
• Discovering the gaúcho cooking, such as the famous churrasco

Gate to Mercosul Countries

And from Porto Alegre visitors can easily reach neighbouring countries, such as Uruguay and Argentina.

Practical Information

Telephone Area Code (DDD): 51
Zip Code (CEP): 90.000-000
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