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 at hotels in Puerto Iguazu.

San Ignacio Miní & Wanda Mines (12 Hours)

Pickup will occur at your hotel in the morning, followed by a journey along the Paraná River towards the south of Misiones province.

The first stop is at the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission ruins, a registered World Heritage Site. Here, learn about Roque González de Santa Cruz, who founded this mission in the 17th century. The ruins are notable for their preserved state and were used as a filming location for the movie "The Mission".

The tour includes a sound and light show highlighting the architecture crafted by indigenous artists. Then, visit the Wanda Mines, where you will see quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates. A visit to the mine workshop will detail the extraction and processing of these stones, used for jewelry in Wanda.

Additionally, the tour encompasses yerba mate and tea plantations and a yerba mate mill. A lunch break is included before returning to your hotel.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

Pickup occurs at a selected meeting point, followed by an hour-long drive to the Wanda Mines.

At the mines, witness the extraction of semi-precious stones and visit the mine workshop to learn about the various processes involved. The site is crucial for materials like quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agate.

The trip concludes with drop-off at your hotels in Puerto Iguazu.

Pickup or Meeting Point

This tour includes pickup from hotels in the centre of Puerto Iguazu. Alternatively, you can opt for pickup at the Meliá Hotel. If you prefer a different meeting point, you must get to the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu. Confirmation of the exact pickup time will be provided after booking.