71 matching hotels found in Porto Alegre (Brazil) - Page 1

Porto Alegre is in the far south of Brazil, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It sits on the Guaíba River and features beautiful colonial architecture and a healthy economy. Visitors enjoy its sprawling parks and museums, as well as excellent shopping in its historic Central Market and large malls. Your Porto Alegre hotel places you in a city at the crossroads of five rivers and the coast, making it a major hub for the nation’s commercial activity. It has high industrial output and is seeing the emergence of many modern businesses as well.

What characterises the city of Porto Alegre?

Porto Alegre is notable for launching the first World Social Forum. This organisation seeks to promote the rights of free trade and civil society. Mixed with this spirit of liberation is one of Brazil’s wealthiest cities. It has a strong economy in the backdrop of a beautifully constructed town that’s a delight to explore. Porto Alegre is a major centre for global corporations, many based around its Vila Ipiranga neighbourhood. Its handy Tourism Line bus route will take you around the city’s best attractions and to your hotel in Porto Alegre.

What are some of the business activities that take place here?

The city’s economy is split between the industrial and high-tech sectors. Locally-grown produce including soybeans and fruit are exported globally and are a major contributor to the Brazilian GDP. Alongside this are large automotive and electronics industries, with General Motors Brazil based here. Its National Centre for Advanced Electronic Technology is located in the Agronomia neighbourhood. It focuses on research and development as well as producing state-of-the-art electronics components and specialist education facilities.

What else can I experience when I book my hotel in Porto Alegre?

The Tourism Line, known locally as the ‘Linha Turismo’ is an excellent way to see the city’s best highlights in comfort. It passes through eleven distinct neighbourhoods and allows you to take in Porto Alegre's beautiful natural surroundings and monuments. Be sure to experience the state’s traditional cuisine, including herbed meat with rice and ‘churrasco’ (barbecue) made with local ingredients. Restaurante Gambrinus is right on the northwest shore and is a fine dning restaurant serving the best of the city’s gastronomy. Hashi Art Cuisine in Bela Vista is a Japanese restaurant serving exquisitely presented dishes, perfect for impressing clients.