Guaiba Lake (River)
Guaiba Lake (River)
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Lake Guaiba receives the water of Jacui River, Cai River, Sinos River and Gravatai River.
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4.5
3,702 reviews
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2,241
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1,103
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304
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Brock D
Nanaimo, Canada36 contributions
I took the hour long tour from the centre Cultural Usina Do Gasometro in the boat #10. It was a good price 15 Reais, and a very pleasant way to spend an hour. We cruised around the various Islands and you could see first the fishing villages, then the summer homes, and then some more natural areas with nice views of the Port of Porto Alegre.
Written March 10, 2012
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Xonin
Piracicaba, SP239 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Nice place for family with young childrens.
Also per friendly 🐶 The Guaiba has a woderful landscape. Offer ship trip but not all days 😭. My family and pet in photos.
Also per friendly 🐶 The Guaiba has a woderful landscape. Offer ship trip but not all days 😭. My family and pet in photos.
Written November 22, 2019
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Claudio Roberto S
San Pedro Sula, Honduras1,200 contributions
Nov 2019
Is an iconic place in Porto Alegre that any tourist should walk and go to the restaurants around the Guaiba River because IS the the "lake" of the city. But I Don't like the color of the water.
Written November 7, 2019
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Rogerio F
Porto Alegre, RS96 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The Guaiba Lake (called by the locals "Guaiba River") is in fact a huge estuary bathing several miles of Port Alegre. The sunset over the water is stunning all year round. The recently renovated Guaiba Shore, near the old power plant (the "Gasômetro") is very lively on weekends, and has several attractions. A few dozen miles down South there are clean beaches, where bathing is allowed (check for Itapuã). But there are many nice spots where to appreciate the lake/river: the Ipanema beach stretch with bars and restaurants, the old harbour (currently, access is somewhat limited, but there is a study for its renovation as a tourist attraction), and the Pontal do Estaleiro, a park and pier being finalized.
Written July 2, 2019
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Dakar74
306 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
A vast waterbody, with several Porto Alegre attractions located on its shore, like Iberê Camargo Foundation, or very close to it, like Mario Quintana Cultural House and the historical district. Quick one-hour boat trips offer a special way of enjoying the Guaíba, the wildlife on its islands and its beautiful sunsets. Boats can be boarded in front of the Mercado Publico in the historical district or from the Usina do Gasômetro pier; longer "happy hour" tours are particularly pleasant during summertime.
Written February 10, 2019
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Ibsen B
Porto Alegre, RS26 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
From July on, the first phase of Guaiba Renewal Riverfront Project was complete and it looks really beautiful, A great place to practice sports, watch amazing sunsets or just unburden oneself with the stress of daily life
Written October 14, 2018
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Spatchski
Auckland Central, New Zealand327 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
It is beautiful lake looking from distance but once you are on the water you quickly realise how polluted the river is. Real shame as it is perfect place to unwind around the lake and watch the sunset.
Written December 28, 2014
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MasterBoneco
Porto Alegre, RS114 contributions
Porto Alegre is not a touristic city, but if you been everywhere, you can try a stroll by the lake on a sunday afternoon. Don't even bother to bring a watch, though. Keep a low profile.
Written May 27, 2012
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DrCDB
Chile499 contributions
Nov 2019
The river side it is very well maintained so it is ideal for a long and relax walk close to the river. The weather can be a bit unpredictable so be aware of that while you take that long walk around the river.
Written November 8, 2019
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Katie L
New York City, NY82 contributions
Jul 2017
This River view as not what I was expecting but a wonderful spot to feel like a local and watch the sunset from a beach side bar. Parking was easy and drinks local!
Written June 27, 2018
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Paula521963
State of Sao Paulo50 contributions
Qual o valor pra andar de barco?
Mª Beatriz A
Porto Alegre, RS64 contributions
Em torno de 20 à 50 reais.
caio747
Porto Alegre, RS42 contributions
Ola, em qual regiao na orla do lago consigo mais estrutura com bancos para sentar, calçadoes para um por do sol?
Elaine C. C
Milan, Italy18 contributions
Atualmente existem três pontos: na frente ao Museu Iberê, na praia de Ipanema e na praia de Assunção, sendo os primeiros, na minha opinião, mais confortáveis.
Sulema S
Porto Alegre, RS1 contribution
Hoje tem passeios de bicicletas duplas?
suzanasilva
Porto Alegre, RS14 contributions
sim,elas são de aluguel,estão sempre disponíveis.
Hola. Donde se toma el tour de Guaiba? Que empresa?
Luiz A
Porto Alegre, RS116 contributions
Ola si su pregunta se refiere al paseo de "barco" por el río existe esa modalidad: Navegando por el Guaíba
Paseo con una hora de duración, que recorre las principales islas del Guaíba. Además de turístico, tiene un enfoque cultural, con locución que ilustra su interserario, contando un poco de la historia de Porto Alegre. Frecuencia: diaria. Horarios de salida: 10h30min, 15h y 16h30min. Duración de la Navegación: 1 hora Cantidad mínima: 20 adultos pagantes - excepto a las 15h ... y el valor es de unos treinta y cinco reales
su partida es en pier central cerca de el mercado
Há muitos assaltos neste lugar?
_rsneca
Porto Alegre, RS44 contributions
Pode haver sim, como em muitos outros lugares. Mas mesmo assim ocupamos os espaços agradáveis e bonitos que a cidade oferece
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