Early Jan. Fortaleza or Porto Alegre

[endlessdream]

I have planned a trip to Porto Alegre and Caxias do sul in early Jan. after the new year in Salvador. A friend told me it’s gonna be unbearably hot in POA during that time, so I’m thinking about heading to Fortaleza instead. Any suggestions?
 

I actually have a trip planned for Fortaleza in Juin, but I really can’t deal with heat. I thought POA is much in the south so it’s better to visit during their summer. Am I mistaken?
 

Thank you. 

[scott456]

7 hours ago, endlessdream said:

I have planned a trip to Porto Alegre and Caxias do sul in early Jan. after the new year in Salvador. A friend told me it’s gonna be unbearably hot in POA during that time, so I’m thinking about heading to Fortaleza instead. Any suggestions?
 

I actually have a trip planned for Fortaleza in Juin, but I really can’t deal with heat. I thought POA is much in the south so it’s better to visit during their summer. Am I mistaken?
 

Thank you. 

Personally, I like warmer climate, so  I go to Bahia Salvador during Brazilian winter(June to August), and POA during Brazilian summer( November  to March).  I avoid Rio/SP/POA in Brazilian winter.

[Xclay]

For just such decisions, check out this great website based on climate averages:
https://weatherspark.com/compare/y/29679~31123/Comparison-of-the-Average-Weather-in-Porto-Alegre-and-Fortaleza

 

 

[endlessdream]

16 hours ago, endlessdream said:

I have planned a trip to Porto Alegre and Caxias do sul in early Jan. after the new year in Salvador. A friend told me it’s gonna be unbearably hot in POA during that time, so I’m thinking about redivert to Fortaleza instead. Any suggestions? Thank you. 

wow. This is so useful!

[scott456]

47 minutes ago, endlessdream said:

wow. This is so useful!

Why did you reply to your own post?

[endlessdream]

Something wrong with the quote. I meant to quote Xclay

[Xclay]

Thank you.
Let us know how the adventure goes!

[scott456]

On 9/19/2023 at 5:04 AM, endlessdream said:

Something wrong with the quote. I meant to quote Xclay

Blame it on the computer.

[Ftrpl]

Porto Alegre is a great place if you’re into more European looking boys. A lot of German immigration there

[mixer17]

Are there any GP saunas in porto alegre? 

[Xclay]

FYI...

 

[Xclay]

I praised Porto Alegre here last January (see link below) even before the significant progress noted in the two threads started in June-August (linked in the post above).

I just arrived in Porto Alegre today, so I'll provide an update in a week or so.
 

[endlessdream]

Anyone heard about thermas 238 and le jardin? They are non-gp saunas right?

[Xclay]

Of course you can occasionally come across a random GP hunting at any Brazilian sauna. But, as far as I know, no GPs regularly go to any PA saunas except Lux and Mezzaninu. Compared to much larger cities, it's impressive that PA has two! 

[scott456]

This site is pretty negative on Porto Alegre's safety.

https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/brazil/porto-alegre/

But, I am still going there in December.

[floridarob]

I've always felt safe there, but the locals have said it's dangerous too.

[Xclay]

The Moinhos de Vento area with the big park and upscale restaurants has always seemed safe in the two dozen years I've been coming here. I've never heard of anybody having any problems. I always regularly walk at night from Lux (revamped Plataforma) up the hill to Moinhos de Vento. No hassles ever.

From more distant Mezzaninu, you'd want to take an Uber.

[scott456]

I notice the way people speak here in Porto Alegre is very different.  They speak slowly and gentlely, almost like whispering. It's very pleasant.

And yes, the Hilton in Moinhos de Vento is a good hotel to stay and within walking distance to Luxx.