Introducing Porto Alegre
On the banks of the huge freshwater Lagoa dos Patos, Porto Alegre is southern Brazil’s most important port city and a key player in Mercosul (South American free-trade agreement). It is also, thanks to its well-educated and forward-thinking population, one of the most sophisticated cities in Brazil.
The downtown area has benefited from a thoughtful approach to development, including the creation of transportation hubs and the preservation of much of the grand, neoclassical architecture. A long tradition of progressive politics has helped nurture vibrant arts and alternative music scenes, and the well-organized gay and lesbian community recently won the right to register domestic partnerships.
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