São João Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Beira-Rio Stadium
Catch an event at Beira-Rio Stadium during your trip to Porto Alegre. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
Porto Alegre Public Market
Shop for clothes, specialty foods and unique items at a downtown marketplace that has been serving customers since the second half of the 19th century.
Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
A building that used to provide the city with energy for heating and lighting is now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Take a break from Porto Alegre’s bustling streets with a visit to a small, attractive park where you can play sports, see a reminder of the city’s past and go wildlife spotting.
Bourbon Shopping
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bourbon Shopping. Take in the theatre scene and sunsets in the area.
Museum of VARIG
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of VARIG in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around São João
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and CIEE Theater.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
Moinhos de Vento
Moinhos de Vento is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Rio Branco
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Rio Branco. You might want to make time for a stop at Colegio Americano Museum of Science or Metodista de Educacao Bispo Isac Aco Museum.
Bom Fim
Travellers like the museums in Bom Fim, and Jewish National Migration Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.