Boa Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Beira-Rio Stadium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/502497c362f795736e3e706e7c545d71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring street scenes and outdoor art](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.
![Moinhos de Vento Park showing hiking or walking and a garden as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77940-Moinhos-De-Vento-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Unisinos
Enjoy the student vibe at Unisinos during your stay in Porto Alegre. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Activities
![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
Our pick of the best Boa Vista Hotel Deals
![Hotel Laghetto Stilo Higienópolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22710000/22704500/22704446/3359e3e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
![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 24 Jan. 2025
![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 6 Feb. 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 13 Dec. 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 28 Oct. 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 17 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Boa Vista
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Passo da Areia
Travellers like the parks in Passo da Areia, and Shiga Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moinhos de Vento Park and Walk of Fame.
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Petropolis
While Petropolis may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Porto Alegre Botanical Garden and Museum of Science and Technology PUCRS.
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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.
![Moinhos de Vento Park featuring hiking or walking and a garden 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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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.