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Porto Alegre: Know before you go
| Language spoken | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Currency | Brazilian Real R$ |
| Time zone | UTC-3(BRT) |
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Plan your holiday to Porto Alegre
Budget
Porto Alegre's natural surroundings, budget-friendly dining and affordable shopping make it an accessible destination. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around 36 Brazilian reais (R$) and a local beer roughly R$12. A taxi ride will usually cost under R$25.
Getting around Porto Alegre
The Historic Centre is compact enough to explore on foot – bring comfy shoes for long strolls along the lakefront. For longer journeys, buses and lotações (minibuses) cover most areas, while rideshare apps like Uber are reliable after dark. A car is mainly useful for day trips outside the city; consider hiring one for visits to Gramado or Serra Gaúcha.
Day trips from Porto Alegre
About two hours north, the Serra Gaúcha wine region is well worth the journey – cellar doors around Bento Gonçalves pour some of Brazil's finest reds and sparkling wines. For a more active day out, the mountain resorts of Gramado and Canela offer hiking and rafting. Or visit Itapuã State Park for walking, birdwatching and a swim at Praia das Pombas.