Top choice in Rio Grande do Sul
The most moving of the Brazilian missions, this elegant church, designed by an Italian architect who was also a Jesuit friar, earned Unesco World Heritage status in 1984. It's surrounded by the ruins of the Jesuit settlement, which evokes a certain ‘paradise lost.' On a beautiful day, snapping pics will drain your phone battery.
The archaeological site also includes the excellent Museu das Missões.
Sitio Arqueológico São Nicolau São Lourenço Mártir
11.06 MILES
In 1690, a group from the Argentine reduction of Santa Maria founded São Lourenço Mártir. It is located about 18km west of the turnoff to São Miguel das…
24.43 MILES
A homage to São Miguel Arcanjo, this 1929 sandstone church dominates the plaza with its intriguing mix of baroque, Renaissance and Guarani architecture…
0.05 MILES
Designed by Lúcio Costa of Brasília fame, this museum contains an impressive collection of religious artifacts that were rescued from the ruins.
Museu Municipal Dr José Olavo Machado
24.38 MILES
A small but well-done municipal museum housing several rooms of historical artifacts (including an epic accounting machine), agricultural tools, sculpture…
10.71 MILES
About 20km west of São Miguel, the Santuário de Caaró is the place where the region’s spiritual history is most alive. A modest monument honors three…
0.05 MILES
Designed by Lúcio Costa of Brasília fame, this museum contains an impressive collection of religious artifacts that were rescued from the ruins.
10.71 MILES
About 20km west of São Miguel, the Santuário de Caaró is the place where the region’s spiritual history is most alive. A modest monument honors three…
3. Sitio Arqueológico São Nicolau São Lourenço Mártir
11.06 MILES
In 1690, a group from the Argentine reduction of Santa Maria founded São Lourenço Mártir. It is located about 18km west of the turnoff to São Miguel das…
4. Museu Municipal Dr José Olavo Machado
24.38 MILES
A small but well-done municipal museum housing several rooms of historical artifacts (including an epic accounting machine), agricultural tools, sculpture…
24.43 MILES
A homage to São Miguel Arcanjo, this 1929 sandstone church dominates the plaza with its intriguing mix of baroque, Renaissance and Guarani architecture…