Boa Vista
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.
Orla do Guaíba
Explore the great outdoors at Orla do Guaíba, a lovely green space in Porto Alegre. Wander the parks and riverfront 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.
Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli
A free museum inside a striking-looking neoclassical building is dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary South American art.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Historical Walk and Downtown Museums – 3.5 hours – Porto Alegre
Top hotels in Boa Vista
Hotel Laghetto Stilo Higienópolis
"Excellent location. Quiet and with all needed amenities."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
GO Carlos Gomes by My Way
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
"The hotel was fine, but felt a little dated"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
"Everyone and everything was amazing!"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Master Express Dom Pedro II
Other neighbourhoods around Boa Vista
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and CIEE Theater.
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 Porto Alegre Country Club.
Bela Vista
Travellers like the restaurants in Bela Vista, and Centro Cultural Porto Belo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
São João
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in São João. You might want to make time for a stop at Bourbon Shopping or Museum of VARIG.
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.
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.
