San Ignacio Miní & Wanda Mines Trip

Discover the history of the Argentinan region of Misiones on this trip to see the remains of the San Ignacio Jesuit Mission and the Wanda Mines of semi-precious stones.

Options

When you book, you can select one of two options. Both include pickup and drop–off for hotels in Puerto Iguazu.

San Ignacio Miní & Wanda Mines (12 Hours)

We'll pick you up from your hotel in the morning and travel along the Paraná River to the south of Misiones province. The first stop will be the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission ruins, a registered World Heritage Site, where we will learn about the history of Roque González de Santa Cruz. This site is noted for its well-preserved architecture and features a sound and light show.

Next, we will proceed to the Wanda mines, which are known for semi-precious stones including quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates. We'll visit the mine workshop to observe the extraction and processing of these materials, which are used in local jewelry production.

The tour also includes a visit to yerba mate and tea plantations and a stop at a yerba mate mill. A lunch break will be included before returning to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

We will pick you up from a chosen meeting point and travel an hour to the Wanda Mines. Upon arrival, you will observe the process of extracting semi-precious stones firsthand and visit the mine workshop to understand the different processes involved.

The trip will conclude with your return to hotels in Puerto Iguazu.

Pickup or Meeting Point

This tour includes pickup from hotels in the centre of Puerto Iguazu. You can also choose pickup at the Meliá Hotel. If you stay elsewhere, you must go to the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu. We will contact you after booking to confirm the exact pickup time.