Grande Porto Alegre

Grande Porto Alegre is a region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil.

Cities

 * — vibrant and modern capital of the state
 * — a small and lively city, offering the typical attractions of the gaucho culture, water sports, and a unique ecosystem
 * — the Arroio Duro dam is a great tourist spot for its beauty
 * — ecotourism is very popular in the area and there are many opportunities for hiking, climbing, horse riding and rafting
 * — has a lively city center, fueled by its university and industrial hubs
 * — a town along the scenic route known as the Rota Romântica
 * — various events occur throughout the year in the city center at Praça da Bandeira
 * — at the foot of the Serra do Mar with numerous waterfalls and huge Atlantic Forest Reserves protected by UNESCO
 * — one of the biggest attractions in the region is the Lagoa do Peixe National Park
 * — mostly a historic city, but also with several tourist shops and a labyrinth
 * — a city whose architecture reflects both its German heritage and modernism
 * — a coastal city, with more than 100 km of beaches on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
 * — important industrial city about 30 km from Porto Alegre
 * — its zoo is one of the largest in Latin America
 * — differs from the Brazilian landscape type of uninterrupted sandy beaches, boasting four tall rock formations rising from the sea creating an impressive backdrop
 * — its zoo is one of the largest in Latin America
 * — differs from the Brazilian landscape type of uninterrupted sandy beaches, boasting four tall rock formations rising from the sea creating an impressive backdrop