Porto Alegre is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. The city lies on the eastern bank of Guaíba Lake, where five rivers converge to form the Lagoa dos Patos, a giant freshwater lagoon. Porto Alegre is an important commercial center, and also a popular visitor destination. The best running in Porto Alegre is on lakefront paths, and some city parks.
There are essentially three great runs in Porto Alegre. The signature spot is the 4 km Orla do Guaíba waterfront path. Also centrally located is the fantastic Parque Farroupilha, which has grand paths and a running track. Combine the ‘Orla’ or the Parque with a jaunt around the Historical Center. In Ipanema in the city’s South Zone, the Calçadão de Ipanema is another scenic waterfront run. Just north of there, trail runners should check out the Parque Natural Municipal Morro do Osso.
Runner Notes: Summers are hot and humid!!
