São João
Porto Alegre
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.

Walk of Fame
Enjoy an outing to Walk of Fame during your stay in Porto Alegre. Make some time to visit the shops while you're 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 enjoy retail therapy at Bourbon Shopping. Take in the theater scene and sunsets in the area.
Things to do

Full-Day Private Vale dos Vinhedos Wine Tour from Porto Alegre

Private Full Day Tour in Gramado and Canela

Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
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Other neighbourhoods around São João

Auxiliadora
While Auxiliadora might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walk of Fame and CIEE Theater.

Mont'Serrat
Mont'Serrat is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Moinhos Shopping Center.

Boa Vista
You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Boa Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at 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.

Bela Vista
Bela Vista is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Porto Alegre Botanical Garden.