8 days in Porto Alegre Itinerary

On your holiday to Porto Alegre, affectionately nicknamed "Smile City," you can expect a warm welcome from locals.

Get out of town with these interesting Porto Alegre side-trips: Gramado (Rua Coberta, Caro Watson Escape Game, &more), Morro Reuter (Ceramics Studio by Anelise Bredow & Igreja matriz Imaculada Conceicao) and Sao Miguel Church (in Dois Irmaos). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, take in the pleasant sights at Mercado Publico Porto Alegre, walk around Parque Farroupilha, and explore the activities along Guaiba Lake (River).

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Porto Alegre travel route site.

Expect a daytime high around 35°C in January, and nighttime lows around 24°C.