Porto Alegre Holiday Deals

Holiday In Porto Alegre

If you’re looking for a destination in Brazil that’s consistently ranked among the most happening places in the country, look no further than Porto Alegre.

The city on the banks of the Rio Guaiba is loaded with things to do, like scarfing down as much steak as possible in the Central Market and seeing thousands of artefacts in the Julio de Castilhos Museum. Get yourself a Porto Alegre package from lastminute.com.au and see for yourself why we’re drooling over Southern Brazil’s finest city.

Things to Do in Porto Alegre

You know what you need to do first? Browse lastminute.com.au’s Porto Alegre car rental options, pick out your favourite and take a drive down to the Julio de Castilhos Museum. The 10,000 pieces in their collection represent Brazilian heritage through historical works of art and archaeological artefacts. Some of the most adored pieces stored here is the Charge of the Cavalry painting by Guilherme Litran and the 18th-century St. Francis Xavier sculpture.

A great way to the see everything during your holiday in Porto Alegre is to take a ride on the Linha Turismo. It’s a tourist bus line that’ll take you through the city’s 11 different neighbourhoods, bringing you right up to major attractions like the Monumento aos Acorianos and Santuario Mae de Deus. What could be better than seeing the sights while riding in a double-decker bus?

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

If you’re wondering where you’re going to shop during your Porto Alegre holiday, keep reading. Head to the recently renovated Central Market and pick your way through over 100 stalls selling all sorts of trappings. When you’re done there, make your way to the Birque da Redencao, a massive flea market that specialises in gaucho art. Wouldn’t you like a nice picture of a Brazilian cowboy to tie your whole room together?

Enough shopping already—time to eat! If you’re still in the Central Market, find one of the food stalls and help yourself to some churrasco (slow-grilled and roasted meat). A lot of places will offer you an all-you-can-eat option, so eat until you can eat no more. There’s also a restaurant in the city centre that allows you to sample over 20 different cuts. Start with top sirloin, then dig into some pork ribs and finish it off with rump steak. Is your mouth watering yet?

Once you come out of your food coma it’ll probably be nighttime. And that’s good, because if you thought this city was alive during the day, wait until you see what happens at night. There’s so many pubs, bars, nightclubs and discotheques, you won’t know which way is up. Start in the old neighbourhood of Cidade Baixa, where many of the mansions have been transformed into hip bars. If you’re looking for Irish pubs, make your way to the Moinhos de Vento neighbourhood and pretend you’re in Dublin. The nightlife here might just be the highlight of holidays to Porto Alegre!

What’s Next?

What’s next? Come on, is that a serious question? You’re going to Southern Brazil, that’s what’s next. Browse our wonderful offers on cheap Porto Alegre holidays and discover something new in South America!