Alvorada is a municipality located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. It is situated adjacent to the state capital, Porto Alegre.
The city's name translates to "the awakening" or "the sunrise." It is also known by the moniker "The Capital of Solidarity."
Alvorada functions primarily as a bedroom community, where the majority of its residents commute to neighboring cities, such as Porto Alegre, for employment.