Porto Alegre is one of the largest city in Brazil, and is the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. Today the capital city of the “gauchos” has almost 3.600.000 of inhabitants.
The city is located on the banks of the Guaiba Lake (River) and the main population is concentrated in the Zona Norte (northern zone).
This city is one of the most important industrial center in the South of Brazil. Porto Alegre is known for its intense and fun nightlife.
The most touristic aspect of Porto Alegre is the nightlife: here you can find many places to dance and a diversity of bars.
Porto Alegre has a strategic position and is an important stopping point for travellers and students: here are located several important Brazilian University as PUCRS and UFRGS. In this city you can also find good places to surf and relax yourselves.
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