Independência Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Shopping Total
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can enjoy retail therapy at Shopping Total. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
Museum of Medical History of Rio Grande do Sul
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Medical History of Rio Grande do Sul, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Porto Alegre
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Piazza Navona Porto Alegre by Intercity
Pousada&Hostel Bahia
Piano B&B Coworking
Cute place, what a wonderful idea for a theme. Convenient location next to a mall and walkable to many shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 22 July 2019
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
The place is not luxurious but neither is the price, but it was clean, the staff were very helpful, free breakfast buffet which was good.Great location for a walk to Moinhos Vento and to the historical center. I enjoyed walking everyday and got to experience a little of the city. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
Todos quartos tem uma janela e não possui tela de proteção com meu filho de 1 ano que já está andando não senti confiança, camas são duas de solteiras unidas, estacionamento ao lado do hotel não pertence ao hotel, a taxa de 20 Reais está correta, no segundo dia o chuveiro não esquentava tivemos que ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Independência
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.
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.
Farroupilha
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Farroupilha. You might want to make time for a stop at Araujo Vianna Auditorium or Museum UFRGS.
Rio Branco
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Rio Branco. You might want to make time for a stop at Colegio Americano Museum of Science or Metodista de Educacao Bispo Isac Aco Museum.
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.
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 Joaquim Jose Felizardo Museum.
