Rio Branco Travel Guide
Porto Alegre
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Popular places to visit
Praca da Alfandega
Explore the great outdoors at Praca da Alfandega, a lovely green space in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
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 Rio Branco
Charlie Skyline Moinhos
Skyline
"Great location and safe"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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
Where to stay in Rio Branco
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.
Centro Historico
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Centro Historico. Porto Alegre Public Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mercado Station or Rodoviaria Station to see more of the city.
Cavalhada
While there might not be top attractions in Cavalhada, you can explore the larger area and discover places like BarraShoppingSul Mall and Ibere Camargo Foundation.
Cidade Baixa
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at Camara Tulio Piva Theater or MEME Santo de Casa Estacao Cultural.
Praia de Belas
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Praia de Belas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia de Belas Shopping or Mauricio Sirotsky Sobrinho Park.
