São Miguel das Missões in a city in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It hosts the remains of one of the Jesuit Missions of the Guarani that are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
- São Miguel Arcanjo archeological site, R. São Nicolau, +55 55 3381-1294. Its centerpiece is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, built in Baroque style, designed by Italian architect Gian Batista Primolli, begun in 1735 and took 10 years to complete, composed of three naves separated by two large archways and five altars with images of saints, coverage was clay tiles supported by wooden beams and, in front, a portico with arches and columns that displayed statues of the 12 apostles. The sandstone blocks were brought from a distance of 20 km. The tower, 25 meters tall, wore a tin rooster and five golden bells. Other highlights include a massive Missionary Cross, built from a single block of stone sandstone, and a 1-ton remaining bell. R$ 5, students pay half.
- Missions Museum. Designed in 1940 by Lúcio Costa. Inspired by the dwellings of the missionaries. Its veranda is roofed with clay tiles. The museum contains a rich collection of about a hundred sculptures of rare beauty, of sizes ranging from 15 cm to 2.20 m, collected by John Hugo Machado between 1939 and 1940.
- The Light and Show Spectacular (Espectáculo de Som e Luz) occurs at dusk and explains the history of the Jesuits, Guarani indians and the Portuguese and Spanish empires in this territory. You can also enjoy the blue starry nights in this remote region of the pampas during the presentation. You may even need a light jacket in the summertime to stay comfortable (remember that summer is from December to February in the southern hemisphere). Shows start for November, December and January: 9:30pm. Show start for February, March, April, August, September and October: 8:00pm. Show start for May, June and July: 7:00pm (wear a coat). Cost: R$5.00, R$2.50 with any domestic or international student ID, R$2.50 for seniors over 60 years of age. Purchase tickets at the archeological site entrance.
São Miguel Arcanjo archeological site, R. São Nicolau, +55 55 3381-1294. Its centerpiece is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, built in Baroque style, designed by Italian architect Gian Batista Primolli, begun in 1735 and took 10 years to complete, composed of three naves separated by two large archways and five altars with images of saints, coverage was clay tiles supported by wooden beams and, in front, a portico with arches and columns that displayed statues of the 12 apostles. The sandstone blocks were brought from a distance of 20 km. The tower, 25 meters tall, wore a tin rooster and five golden bells. Other highlights include a massive Missionary Cross, built from a single block of stone sandstone, and a 1-ton remaining bell. R$ 5, students pay half.
Missions Museum. Designed in 1940 by Lúcio Costa. Inspired by the dwellings of the missionaries. Its veranda is roofed with clay tiles. The museum contains a rich collection of about a hundred sculptures of rare beauty, of sizes ranging from 15 cm to 2.20 m, collected by John Hugo Machado between 1939 and 1940.
- Restaurante, Peixaria e Lancheria - Meu Cantinho, Rua São Nicolau, 824 (by the Archeological Site's parking lot, +55 55 9998-1666, +55 55 3381-1025.
- Aldeia Grill, Av. Antunes Ribas, 1771, +55 55 3381-1070, +55 55 9936-3671.
- Restaurante O Guarani, Rua Borges do Canto, 1926, +55 55 3381-1060.
- Restaurante e Pizzaria Casarão, Av. Borges do Canto, 1244, +55 55 3381-1203.
Restaurante, Peixaria e Lancheria - Meu Cantinho, Rua São Nicolau, 824 (by the Archeological Site's parking lot, +55 55 9998-1666, +55 55 3381-1025.
Aldeia Grill, Av. Antunes Ribas, 1771, +55 55 3381-1070, +55 55 9936-3671.
Restaurante O Guarani, Rua Borges do Canto, 1926, +55 55 3381-1060.
Restaurante e Pizzaria Casarão, Av. Borges do Canto, 1244, +55 55 3381-1203.