São João
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
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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.
![Public Market showing food, street scenes and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77820-Public-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Gasometer which includes outdoor art and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77833-Gasometer.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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.
Museum of VARIG
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of VARIG during your trip to Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
![White Swan moored at Porto Pier!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2939959/90a8933f-bab4-478d-b09d-121d5e4bb821.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Top hotels in São João
![Hotel Moov Porto Alegre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70410000/70403800/70403720/06f57765_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
![Master Express Dom Pedro II](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9820000/9815500/9815440/a8ebb3f4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
![ibis Porto Alegre Moinhos de Vento](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3620000/3614400/3614338/17a52c46_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Intercity Porto Alegre Aeroporto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/862000/861961/54445bc9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024
![Intercity Porto Alegre Praia de Belas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922068/f1665104_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton Porto Alegre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82840000/82832600/82832518/609dfad6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São João
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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 Moinhos de Vento Park and Walk of Fame.
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Passo da Areia
Travelers like the parks in Passo da Areia, and Shiga Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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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 Park showing a park and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77791-Porto-Alegre-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 de Vento Park.
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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 Moinhos de Vento Park or Walk of Fame.
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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.