Things to do in Porto Alegre
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Casa da Cultura Mario Quintana
The cultural center in this pink baroque building has a cinema and two busy cafés. The 7th-floor Café Concerto Majestic is a lovely place to listen to live music and watch the sunset over Lagoa dos Patos.
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Cathedral Metropolitana
This early-20th-century neoclassical cathedral is a Porto Alegre landmark. It sits atop the hill that divides downtown from a series of prosperous neighborhoods that are clustered around Parque Farroupilha, the city's largest green space. An impressive building with domes, stained glass and exquisite architectural details galore, it is well worth a visit.
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Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul
A pedestrian promenade runs into Praça da Alfândega, the leafy square that is home to the Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul. The neoclassical building is an impressive venue for regional artists. On the ground floor, the inviting Bistrot de MARGS takes advantage of the leafy setting, which is a lovely spot for lunch.
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Churrascaria Roda de Carreta
This churrascaria (restaurant featuring meat) located near the Shopping Bourbon Ipiranga was founded by the local Center of Gaúcho Tradition (CTG) to celebrate gaúcho customs, from food and drink to song and dance. The huge buffet features 17 kinds of grilled meats and countless other hot and cold dishes.
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Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia
The Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia is the huge, impressive science museum of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica. Exhibits cover everything from astronomy to physics to biology, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experimentation. Take bus 343 or 353 from the Mercado Público.
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Parque Farroupilha
Porto Alegre's largest park, the 37-hectare (91-acre) Parque Farroupilha, also known as Redenção, is a local favorite. On Sundays, a sprawling flea market is held here; on every other day, you can enjoy its varied plantlife, explore its many monuments, and soak up its peaceful green vibes.
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Galpão Crioulo
Considered one of the city’s best churrascaria for its extensive all-you-can-eat buffet and well-stocked wine cellar. The designated Mestre do Chimarrão (Chimarrão Master) means that this is an excellent place to sample that local specialty.
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Atelier das Massas
An artistic flair shines bright at this downtown joint, where the walls are crammed with original artwork and funky photographs. The menu is no less creative, with an irresistible antipasti buffet and delectable homemade pastas.
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Cisne Branco
River trips include one-hour cruises down the river (adult/child R$15/7.50; [hrs] 10:30am, 3pm & 4:30pm), happy-hour cruises and all-day cruises. They depart from the Centro Cultural do Usino Gasômetro.
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Banca 40
This family-owned bakery and creamery serves up distinctive ice cream made from 50-year-old recipes. Try a scoop (R$3) of coco (coconut) or an exotic flavor like milho (corn).
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Sabor Natural
Vegetarians will delight at this all-organic, meat-free, all-you-can-eat buffet that caters to the downtown lunch crowd. Enjoy limitless soups, salads and other animal-friendly fare.
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Chale da Praça XV
Housed in a pleasant, Victorian-style garden house and surrounded by a sprawling terrace, this Porto Alegre institution buzzes with activity starting at happy hour, around 6pm.
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Linha Turismo
Offers 90-minute bus tours of local historical sites, including a zona sul (southern zone) tour that explores the southeastern periphery of the city.
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Centro Cultural do Usino Gasômetro
On the banks of the Lagoa dos Patos, this former factory now houses art cinemas, temporary art exhibitions and a pleasant café.
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Museu Histórico Júlo de Castilhos
The Museu Histórico Júlo de Castilhos displays gaúcho artifacts in a typical 19th-century home.
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Bar Gambrinus
This Portuguese restaurant in the Mercado Público is popular for its old-world aura and extremely fresh seafood.
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