Cheap Porto Velho Vacation Packages
The capital of the Rondonia state in Brazil, Porto Velho is located in the upper Amazon River Basin. This city is a significant trading center of cassiterite. Porto Velho is perched on the eastern shore of the Madeira River, which is one of the major tributaries on the Amazon River. The city features a lively community with few attractions to keep tourists occupied. There is no formal tourist office in the city thus visitors have to take the local help in finding the interesting places.
Places of Interest in Porto Velho
Estrada de Ferro Madeira-Mamore
A historic rail yard located in Porto Velho, Estrada de Ferro Madeira-Mamore features colossal warehouses and rusting trains. This rail yard is home for hip bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, and walkways. Visitors can also watch the historical rail equipment and can learn a lot about rail history.
Casa do Tambaqui
An ideal spot for foodies, Casa do Tambaqui is a restaurant having its main specialty of serving Tambaqui, a huge river fish with delicious white meat. This fish is often grilled and served without bones here. The tiny dining rooms of Casa do Tambaqui look across the street to the old railway station.