Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, is the home of the legendary "Gaúcho", the South American cowboy. This bustling city offers a variety of scenic delights, including its many parks, the scenic lookout stop of Mountain Tereza, the Old Public Market building and the beautiful sunsets over the waters of the Guaíba River.
A temperature climate ideally suited to cattle rising has given the region a peculiar culture. The guests will enjoy the traditions and cuisine of the Gaúchos at the Centros de Tradições Gaúchas, where they will get acquainted with typical Gaúchos dances, drink Matte, the gaúcho tea, and taste the authentic gaúcho barbecue.
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DESCRIPTION OF TOURS
Transfers in & out:
Picked up at airport upon arrival, guests will be taken to their hotels and assisted by our bilingual tour guides, and will have a briefing on Porto Alegre's History and tourist attractions. On the outbound transfer, the guide will be at hotel at the set time to take passengers to airport.
Half-day city tour:
This tour includes visits to the main points of interest in the city, as 15 de Novembro Square, the Public Market, the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the São Pedro Theater. There will be a visit to the Mário Quintana Cultural Center. From Santa Tereza Hill, you will have a dazzling view over a wide area and a wonderful sunset.
Full-day tour to Gramado:
Gramado has always been involved with tourism. Built in Bavarian style, the town is suited to please its visitors. Besides its excellent hotel network, restaurants and colonial coffee-shops, the main attractions are the Lago Negro (a 4,5-hectare area filled with trees and flowers), Narciso Waterfall and Vale do Quilombo Belvedere and the Montanha Square.
Full-day tour to Caxias do Sul:
You will visit a town regarded as the capital of Brazilian wine. German and Italian immigrants settled in this part of the country, turned it economically and culturally rich. You will be surprised by the rare bouquet and variety of the wines. Other tourist points are São Pelegrino's Church, the Municipal Museum, the Immigrants Monument and Casa de Pedra.