Grande Porto Alegre
Grande Porto Alegre is a region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil.
Cities
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Map of Grande Porto Alegre
- 1 Porto Alegre — vibrant and modern capital of the state
- 2 Barra do Ribeiro — a small and lively city, offering the typical attractions of the gaucho culture, water sports, and a unique ecosystem
- 3 Camaquã — the Arroio Duro dam is a great tourist spot for its beauty
- 4 Canela — ecotourism is very popular in the area and there are many opportunities for hiking, climbing, horse riding and rafting
- 5 Canoas — has a lively city center, fueled by its university and industrial hubs
- 6 Gramado — a town along the scenic route known as the Rota Romântica
- 7 Guaíba — various events occur throughout the year in the city center at Praça da Bandeira
- 8 Maquiné — at the foot of the Serra do Mar with numerous waterfalls and huge Atlantic Forest Reserves protected by UNESCO
- 9 Mostardas — one of the biggest attractions in the region is the Lagoa do Peixe National Park
- 10 Nova Petrópolis — mostly a historic city, but also with several tourist shops and a labyrinth
- 11 Novo Hamburgo — a city whose architecture reflects both its German heritage and modernism
- 12 Osório —
- 13 Palmares do Sul —
- 14 São José do Norte — a coastal city, with more than 100 km of beaches on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
- 15 São Leopoldo — important industrial city about 30 km from Porto Alegre
- 16 Sapucaia do Sul — its zoo is one of the largest in Latin America
- 17 Torres — differs from the Brazilian landscape type of uninterrupted sandy beaches, boasting four tall rock formations rising from the sea creating an impressive backdrop