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City Guide

What to do
City Center?

You can enjoy the most beautiful sunset in the city, for instance, or drink a great drink while chill a bit! South Summit Brazil takes place in Porto Alegre center city, the busiest neighborhood in the city. Like every central area, this region is full of amazing attractions, which reveal the identity, the history and the culture of the capital of the gauchos.He re, we’ve created a list of experiences and places to discover really close to the event, so you can know the city better and live like a local citizen. Check it out!

Watch the most spectacular sunset

When the late afternoon approaches, pay attention to the sky. In downtown, more precisely at the Guaíba waterfront (Orla do Guaíba in Portuguese), you can contemplate one of the most beautiful sunsets in Brazil. We are sure it will be a wonderful experience. The view is absolutely amazing.If the idea is to witness this natural spectacle, get your smartphon e camera ready, You’ll want to capture this moment forever.

Address: Edvaldo Pereira Paiva (Beira-Rio) Avenue, Praia de Belas, Porto Alegre.

Good wines and good food at Eat Kitchen Cais

With a privileged view of the Porto Alegre sunset, the Eat Kitchen at Cais Embarcadero combines instagrammable environments, a rooftop on the second floor, drinks and a good wine list. The place is a gastrobar with fresh and healthy cooking options. The restaurant is one of the references in slow food in the city and is famous for its healthy meals with its variety of vegan and vegetarian optionsBe sure to have lunch at the restaurant while in Porto Alegre. Eat Kitchen tends to have a queue at lunch on weekends, but we guarantee it’s worth it!

Adress: 1050 Mauá Avenue, Historic Center, Porto Alegre.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30 AM

Instagram: @eatkitchengram

Enjoy a great menu drinks at Fuga Cais

Fuga Bar offers experiences that combine culture, music, entertainment and gastronomy at Cais Embarcadero. The drink menu is one of the most famous in the city. Furthermore, the place has a schedule of great musical shows, ranging from rock to Brazilian popular music, which helps to keep the vibe always high. So, if you want to enjoy great drinks in a super high-energy vibe, Fuga is a must-visit during your stay in Porto Alegre. Tip: pair the classic Gin and Tonic with a calabrese, margherita, and prosciutto pizza.

Address: 1050 Mauá Avenue – Historic Center, Porto Alegre

Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, in special hours.

Instagram: @fugabar

Feel like you’re in NY, but in Brazil, in Wills Cais

Also at Cais Embarcadero, Wills is a themed bar inspired by the Williamsburg neighborhood, in the Brooklyn district of New York City. The menu is inspired by North American cuisine, with emphasis on burgers, various cuts of meat and shrimps. Another highlight of Wills is the cocktail selection, which was awarded the best in the region in 2022. And more: here, you are guaranteed a privileged view of the Guaíba. Once there, order the Empire Drink and the shrimp risott

Address: 1050 Mauá Avenue – Historic Center, Porto Alegre

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30 am

Instagram: @willscaispoa

Eat tapas with a view

If you are a fan of Spanish cuisine, Lola will be your favorite place in Porto Alegre. We’re talking about a relaxed spanish bar, with classic spanish dishes, drinks, a wide variety of tapas and sangrias. Lola is located in one of the most iconic places in the city: Mario Quintana Culture House, a must stop to put on your itinerary. The bar’s most popular space is the rooftop (especially at sunset) with a privileged view of downtown from the outdoor tables. To get there, enter the Culture House and go up to the top floor, at the end, on the right, you will find Lola.

Address: Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana – 736 Andradas Street – 7th floor – Historic Center, Porto Alegre

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 PM

Instagram: @lolaccmq

A laid-back place to have a beer and chat

The concept behind Justo is to offer meals and drinks at fair prices in a welcoming and no-frills place. In the menu, Justo aims to popularize high gastronomy techniques in pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers, as well as desserts and breads. Everything is delicious and affordable. In the drink menu, there’s draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and cocktails like the hibiscus gin and tonic, one of Justo’s classics. If you’re looking for a laid-back place with good drinks, great food, and a cool atmosphere, then you need to check it out. Tip: try the famous Pancho while drinking a chopp.

Address: At the top of the Staircase of Otávio Rocha Viaduct – 741 Borges de Medeiros Avenue, Historic Center, Porto Alegre

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Instagram: @justo741

20barra9

Immediately put 20barra9 in the list! The restaurant pays homage to Gaúcho cuisine, in an ode to fire and meat. This translates to savoring delicious cuts of meat, along with a typical Southern menu. In other words, if you’re a meat enthusiast and eager to try the local versions of this traditional delicacy, get in touch with the restaurant and book your spot. Tip: try the Ladaia9, hamburger made with brioche bread, 180g exclusive meat blend, house sauce, colonial cheese, caramelized onions and crispy bacon. You’ll love it!

Address: Cais Embarcadero ( 1050 Mauá Avenue, Porto Alegre )

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 AM

Instagram: @20barra9

Experience the traditional cuisine of Gambrinus

One of Porto Alegre’s most classic restaurants, Gambrinus is located in the city’s Public Market, another tourist spot you must visit. Open since 1889 (yes, you read that right), the restaurant offers a menu focused on Portuguese cuisine, paying homage to the country’s settlers. The atmosphere is family-friendly, welcoming, and always bustling! Tip: Order Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá if you want something to remember forever.

Address: Public Market, Downtown, Historic Center, Porto Alegre

Opening hours:Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 AM.

Instagram: @gambrinus1889

Navega POA

Sailing on Guaíba Lake is an opportunity to see the capital of the Gaúchos from a different perspective. An experience that becomes even more special when done in the late afternoon, when the sunset paints the city sky in shades of orange and pink. For those who enjoy scenic strolls that take your breath away, it is an excellent choice.

Address: Nautical Associations of Porto Alegre (Clube Jangadeiros, Veleiros and Yacht Club) and possibility of boarding and disembarking at the Embarcadero Pier, by appointment.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, by appointment only

Instagram: @navegapoa

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