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Things to see in Porto Alegre (Brazil): 39 places and when to go

Porto Alegre is a major city in Brazil with around 3,917,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Food and drink (11), Museums and art (7). The best known are Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art, Marinha do Brasil Park and Porto Alegre Brazil Temple. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Brazil · -30.0481, -51.202
Population
About 3,917,000
Places
39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (12) · Food and drink (11) · Museums and art (7) · Mountains (7) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (2)
Best time
December to February and June to September.
Also possible
March to May and October to November.
Nearest airport
IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 592 km as the crow flies

What to see in Porto Alegre

The places in and around Porto Alegre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 15, by what you come to do:

When to go to Porto Alegre

The best time to visit Porto Alegre is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time13:44
  2. FebBest time13:03
  3. MarPossible12:13
  4. AprPossible11:16
  5. MayPossible10:29
  6. JunBest time10:05
  7. JulBest time10:15
  8. AugBest time10:55
  9. SepBest time11:50
  10. OctPossible12:45
  11. NovPossible13:33
  12. DecBest time13:56

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 05. In January, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.

When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Porto Alegre

The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 592 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Brazil, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Porto Alegre?

The best known: Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art, Marinha do Brasil Park, Porto Alegre Brazil Temple, Our Lady of Navigators church, Iberê Camargo Foundation. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Porto Alegre?

December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 05.

How do you get to Porto Alegre?

The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 592 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Porto Alegre as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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