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Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre, city, capital of Rio Grande do Sul estado (state), southern Brazil. It lies near the Atlantic Ocean coast at the northern end of the freshwater Patos Lagoon along an arm of the lagoon known as the GuaÃ­ba River. The city is situated at the junction of five short but deep rivers that flow into the Patos Lagoon.
Things to Do in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Porto-Alegrenses sip their favorite tea in local parks, dine at outdoor cafes and bike along Lake GuaÃ­ba. See our recommendations on what to do when visiting Porto Alegre, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil.