Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
America > Brazil > Porto Alegre
When to go to Porto Alegre ( Brazil ) ?
| Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| january | 8 | 20 | 32 | 11 | 38 | 88 | 8 |  |
| february | 8 | 21 | 32 | 11 | 42 | 80 | 9 | |
| march | 7 | 19 | 29 | 9 | 38 | 98 | 8 | |
| april | 6 | 17 | 27 | 5 | 37 | 103 | 9 | |
| may | 6 | 13 | 23 | -1 | 32 | 113 | 9 |  |
| june | 5 | 10 | 20 | -2 | 33 | 129 | 10 |  |
| july | 5 | 10 | 20 | -4 | 31 | 113 | 9 | |
| august | 6 | 11 | 21 | -1 | 34 | 126 | 11 | |
| september | 5 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 35 | 131 | 10 | |
| october | 7 | 15 | 24 | 4 | 39 | 85 | 10 | |
| november | 8 | 17 | 28 | 6 | 37 | 78 | 8 | |
| december | 9 | 19 | 30 | 8 | 40 | 88 | 7 | |
How to read the charts
For example: In january, you will get 8 hours of average sunlight in Porto Alegre and the overall temperature will vary between 8 and 40 (Celcius) in this area of Brazil. Usually you shouldn't see more than 8 rainy days wich is representative of this part of America.
What to do in Porto Alegre : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
Capital of the State of Rio Grande in Brazil, Porto Alegre has a million and half people.
Known as the place that hosted the World Social Forum for 3 consecutive years, the city is built on the river Guaiba, and has many hills. The city is served by the International Airport Salgado Filho.
It enjoys a tropical climate, and represents the last few years a tourist destination. In that it offers many attractions: cultural activities, museums, parks, trips around the city, you'll be spoiled for choice. You can for example visit the Museu Joaquim Felizardo to discover the history of the city, admire the Mercado Publico and its neo-classical, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, or relax in the Harbour Square.
The carnival of the city is also a demonstration not to be missed, and the local cuisine has some tasty specialties such as churrasco gaucho, tasting in the many local restaurants.
Lovers of romantic walks are sure to make a boat ride on the Guaiba at sunset. There are hotels of all categories will welcome you to your accommodation.
