Brazilian days are diametrically different from American days because we have so much free time, but since I am traveling alone, I am beginning to take for granted the seemingly banal details that lure me to a place.

Some hostels in Porto Alegre serve free breakfasts, while others hold events where you can share stories with fellow travelers. The service is quick and generous portions are served here at a reasonable price. Sheraton PortO ALegre is one of the most popular hotels in the city and a popular tourist destination. A traditional Brazilian steakhouse is available at Alfredo's Steakhouse - a restaurant with a wide selection of steaks from around the world and a wide selection of seafood.

The city was founded in 1742-43 by the Azores colonists and was initially known as Porto do Alegre. In 1773 it moved to Rio Grande and became the capital of the state in 1807. The city is home to many businesses and financial institutions and is also an educational centre, as it is home to the Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo (University of Sao Paolo), founded in 1948.

Porto Alegre has the highest human development index in Brazil, ranking 48th, behind Teresina (39th) and Sixteen other Brazilian cities ranked in the top 50. The CCPSCJ's two-year report lists Porto do Legre as one of the most dangerous cities in South America, ranking it 39th most dangerous. Also high on the list is Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil's second largest state with 1.5 million inhabitants.

Moacyr Scliar was born in Porto Alegre and grew up there, where he transformed himself into one of his silent muses and made her his home. Maurenio Stortti runs a consulting firm that has written a series of novels, short stories and short films about the city. Much of the literary work is focused on the people who live and visit Portonhae, the capital of the Rio Grande Do Sul, and on the port city itself.

The bus station in the city centre serves all major cities in Brazil and the city's rail service is excellent, with connections to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Salvador and Rio Grande do Sul.

Visitors who want to see more of Brazil can take the long-distance bus from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Salvador and other major Brazilian cities every day.

Tourists who have previously traveled to Brazil (or any South American country) would know that finding a cheap hotel in this part of the world is never a worry. If you are travelling alone and you are visiting Porto Alegre in less than 7 - 10 days, this hotel is a good choice. Tourists can afford to visit Porto Alegrre because the city has the lowest crime rate in Brazil and is therefore a very safe place to walk around freely.

Porto Alegre has traditionally had a more progressive politics than the rest of Brazil and there is a lively art and music scene. The Workers "Party has been remarkably successful in Brazil, addressing explicitly the problems of social exclusion and incomplete citizenship. Although the gay and lesbian community in the country has not yet been officially legalised, they have the right to be partnered here.

As progressive as Porto Alegre may be, many of the problems here are the same as elsewhere in Brazil. The city you must visit includes: The Gasometro do Sul, a cultural centre in a former power station, the Porteira de Portos de Alegere and the city centre. Viewed PortO ALegre from the water from a boat on the Rio de Janeiro River, one of Brazil's most popular tourist attractions.

Porto Alegre has a very cool and pleasant weather that every visitor loves. Winter is cool, summer hot and humid, and wet and partly cloudy all year round. The clearest time of the year in Porto De Alegere starts on February 10 and lasts 2.7 months and ends on May 1.

Porto Alegre also has a thriving gastronomy, from traditional churrascaria (steakhouse), where you can eat anything you can, to bustling bars serving different types of draught beer. Lunch is long and always includes a variety of different types of food, such as pork, chicken, beef, pork chops, lamb and pork ribs. Samba and Futebol are legendary and people casually stroll in their Havaiana and share a passionate appreciation.

Wealth does not mean that everything is good here in Porto Alegre, and if possible, take the time to visit it. Given the many activities in and around Porto ALegre, I hope this list will be helpful to make the most of your time in this beautiful and unique city. In 2010, the PortO A Legre Hepatology Training Center was opened, the first training center of its kind in Brazil and one of the first training centers worldwide dedicated exclusively to hepatology.