São Miguel das Missões is a city located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the southern region of Brazil. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, particularly for being the site of the São Miguel das Missões Jesuit Mission, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is characterized by its beautiful colonial architecture and well-preserved ruins of the Jesuit mission, which was established in the 17th century as part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The mission was a center for religious and cultural exchange between the indigenous Guarani people and the European settlers.