São João Travel Guide
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
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.
Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
A building that used to provide the city with energy for heating and lighting is now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances.
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 São João
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Master Express Dom Pedro II
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
"The hotel was fine, but felt a little dated"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Continental Business
"Bem localizado"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
"Everyone and everything was amazing!"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
"Room was decent! Very spacious but could be cleaner. Nice staff. Excellent breakfast. Easy parking!"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São João
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like CIEE Theater and Walk of Fame.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
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.
Bela Vista
Travellers like the restaurants in Bela Vista, and Centro Cultural Porto Belo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bom Fim
Travellers like the museums in Bom Fim, and Jewish National Migration Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
