Tourism in Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil

This State is placed in the south region of Brazil. It is one of the richest States of the country. Its general infrastructure is well organized.

In the south area of Rio Grande do Sul, the European colonization left its stamp in the actual local residents. As a result, the "gauchos" speak Portuguese with a strong accent and they use ample clothes.

Rio Grande do Sul is the coolest State of Brazil; such aspect transforms it into a different tourist option in the country.

Its littoral contains beautiful beaches with crystalline water like Torres situated 209 kilometers from Porto Alegre, Tramandaí situated 126 kilometers from Porto Alegre, Capao de Canoa and Atlantica, among others.

Some incredible locations to visit are the ruins of The Jesuitical Guarani Missions that were established in The XVII and XVIII Centuries. These magnificent ruins were named Human Patrimony by The UNESCO.

In the Sierra Gaucha, the splendid mountains of Gramado and Canela are interesting places to stopover.

Thanks to the variety of attractions, Rio Grande do Sul can be visited the whole year.
Its current population is: 11.108.343 inhabitants, according 2007 census. Its capital is
Porto Alegre city with current population of: 2.421.005 inhabitants according 2007 census.

How to arrive

By plane:

Salgado Filho International Airport

Airlines with regular flights: Gol, Tam, Aerolineas Argentinas, Ocean Air, Pluna, Uair, Varig.

Severo Dulius Avenue 90010 -  São João Neighboorhood
PHONE: (51) 3358-2000
Distance from the downtown: 10 km

By road:

Bus Station of Porto Alegre – RS

Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 70 – Center

PHONE: (51) 3210-0101 / (51) 3228-0699