Floresta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Floresta
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Historical Walk and Downtown Museums – 3.5 hours – Porto Alegre
Our pick of the best Floresta Hotel Deals
Continental Porto Alegre
"Quarto e, corredores bem limpos e atendentes bem atenciosos."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
ibis Styles Porto Alegre Centro
"a hospedagem foi razoável, os quartos possuem uma acústica muito ruim, dá para escutar tudo do quarto vizinho.....o chuveiro foi o ponto alto...muito bom !"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Umbu Hotel Porto Alegre
"O lugar é bem bom pelo preço mas a localização é bem ruim se você for ficar andando pela região tem muito mendigo perto do hotel, mas o hotel era confortável"
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024
Açores Premium
"The worst bed I've ever slept in my life, they have an excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hotel Minuano Express
"Excelente custo benefício. Próximo a região central."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Hotel Minuano Home
"Great for the price. Stairs only. Breakfast was standard. Had to get early because if it got finished, they didn't replace. Room was good enough. On a good street but some of the side streets were sketchy. I would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 6 May 2025
Our guide on where to stay in Floresta
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.
Centro Historico
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Centro Historico. Porto Alegre Public Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mercado Station or Rodoviaria Station to see more of the city.
Cavalhada
While there might not be top attractions in Cavalhada, you can explore the larger area and discover places like BarraShoppingSul Mall and Orla do Guaíba.
Cidade Baixa
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at Camara Tulio Piva Theater or Centro Cultural Chinês.
Praia de Belas
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Praia de Belas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia de Belas Shopping or Mauricio Sirotsky Sobrinho Park.
