Porto Alegre

Sports & the Outdoors

Clube Veleiros do Sul. Clube Veleiros do Sul takes advantage of the great expanse of the Guaíba waters to offer sailing classes and boat rentals. Av. Guaíba 2941, Asunção, Porto Alegre, 91900-420. 051/3267-1733. www.vds.com.br.

Estádio Beir-Rio. Estádio Beira-Rio is the home of Internacional—one of the city's major futebol (soccer) clubs. Some of the 2014 Football World Cup games will be held here. Before then, a major renovation will expand the current seating capacity of 56,000 to 65,000. Av. Padre Cacique 891, Praia de Belas, Porto Alegre, 90810-240. 051/3230-4600.

Estádio Olímpico. Estádio Olímpico is the stadium of Grêmio Football Portoalegrense, the city's other major futebol team. It seats 51,000. It is scheduled to be demolished by 2013 as a new stadium is under construction near the airport. Largo Fernando Kroeff 1, Azenha, Porto Alegre, 90880-440. 051/3218-2000.