Rio Grande do Sul
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 Missões, 9km north off the road to São Luiz Gonzaga (Hwy BR-285). The church, cemetery and school are still discernible and there is a small exhibit of findings from excavations.
The most impressive find – the grand image of São Lourenço that once graced the church – is now held at the Museu das Missões in São Miguel.
Sítio Arqueológico São Miguel Arcanjo
11.06 MILES
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…
29.35 MILES
A homage to São Miguel Arcanjo, this 1929 sandstone church dominates the plaza with its intriguing mix of baroque, Renaissance and Guarani architecture…
11.01 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
29.3 MILES
A small but well-done municipal museum housing several rooms of historical artifacts (including an epic accounting machine), agricultural tools, sculpture…
4.66 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…
4.66 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…
11.01 MILES
Designed by Lúcio Costa of Brasília fame, this museum contains an impressive collection of religious artifacts that were rescued from the ruins.
3. Sítio Arqueológico São Miguel Arcanjo
11.06 MILES
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…
4. Museu Municipal Dr José Olavo Machado
29.3 MILES
A small but well-done municipal museum housing several rooms of historical artifacts (including an epic accounting machine), agricultural tools, sculpture…
29.35 MILES
A homage to São Miguel Arcanjo, this 1929 sandstone church dominates the plaza with its intriguing mix of baroque, Renaissance and Guarani architecture…