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Mesoregion in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Photo: Lucas Mello Schnorr, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Grande Porto Alegre is a region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil. It's made up of the state capital Porto Alegre and its surroundings.
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vibrant and modern capital of the state
at the foot of the Serra do Mar with numerous waterfalls and huge Atlantic Forest Reserves protected by UNESCO
differs from the Brazilian landscape type of uninterrupted sandy beaches, boasting four tall rock formations rising from the sea creating an impressive backdrop
Osório is a city in the Grande Porto Alegre region of Rio Grande do Sul.
Palmares do Sul is a town in the Grande Porto Alegre region of Rio Grande do Sul.
ecotourism is very popular in the area and there are many opportunities for hiking, climbing, horse riding and rafting
a town along the scenic route known as the Rota Romântica
Igrejinha is a town in Grande Porto Alegre in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It draws many visitors during it Bavarian Oktoberfest beer festival.
mostly a historic city, but also with several tourist shops and a labyrinth
featuring a Tibetan Buddhist temple
has a lively city center, fueled by its university and industrial hubs
a city whose architecture reflects both its German heritage and modernism
important industrial city about 30 km from Porto Alegre
its zoo is one of the largest in Latin America
a small and lively city, offering the typical attractions of the gaucho culture, water sports, and a unique ecosystem
the Arroio Duro dam is a great tourist spot for its beauty
various events occur throughout the year in the city center at Praça da Bandeira
one of the biggest attractions in the region is the Lagoa do Peixe National Park
a coastal city, with more than 100 km of beaches on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
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