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Grande Porto Alegre is a region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil.

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  • 1 Porto Alegre — vibrant and modern capital of the state
  • 2 Barra do Ribeiro — a small and lively city, offering the typical attractions of the gaucho culture, water sports, and a unique ecosystem
  • 3 Camaquã — the Arroio Duro dam is a great tourist spot for its beauty
  • 4 Canela — ecotourism is very popular in the area and there are many opportunities for hiking, climbing, horse riding and rafting
  • 5 Canoas — has a lively city center, fueled by its university and industrial hubs
  • 6 Gramado — a town along the scenic route known as the Rota Romântica
  • 7 Guaíba — various events occur throughout the year in the city center at Praça da Bandeira
  • 8 Maquiné — at the foot of the Serra do Mar with numerous waterfalls and huge Atlantic Forest Reserves protected by UNESCO
  • 9 Mostardas — one of the biggest attractions in the region is the Lagoa do Peixe National Park
  • 10 Nova Petrópolis — mostly a historic city, but also with several tourist shops and a labyrinth
  • 11 Novo Hamburgo — a city whose architecture reflects both its German heritage and modernism
  • 12 Osório
  • 13 Palmares do Sul
  • 14 São José do Norte — a coastal city, with more than 100 km of beaches on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
  • 15 São Leopoldo — important industrial city about 30 km from Porto Alegre
  • 16 Sapucaia do Sul — its zoo is one of the largest in Latin America
  • 17 Torres — differs from the Brazilian landscape type of uninterrupted sandy beaches, boasting four tall rock formations rising from the sea creating an impressive backdrop

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