Alegrete

Alegrete is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul spanning roughly 7,800 square kilometers, making it the largest in the state. The territory includes urban areas, agricultural land, and the protected Ibirapuitã Biological Reserve.

The municipality was established in 1816 and received official town status in 1831. It then developed into a regional administrative and economic center over the following decades.

The local identity is closely tied to gaucho heritage, visible in traditional horsemanship festivals and regional clothing worn during celebrations. Visitors can experience this connection to ranching culture at community events throughout the year.

Gaudêncio Machado Ramos Airport provides air access to the region, while road connections link the area to surrounding communities. Given the large territorial expanse, having a vehicle helps for exploring beyond the main urban center.

The territory ranks among Brazil's largest municipalities while maintaining sparse settlement outside the urban core, with vast natural areas undisturbed. This expanse preserves extensive agricultural zones and protected ecosystems that many travelers overlook.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: October 25, 1831

Elevation above the sea: 107 m

Shares border with: Itaqui, Quaraí, Manoel Viana, Rosário do Sul, Uruguaiana, Cacequi, São Francisco de Assis, São Vicente do Sul

Website: http://alegrete.rs.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -29.78389,-55.79111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:45