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)

Pickup from your hotel will occur in the morning and proceed along the Paraná River towards southern Misiones. The first stop will be at the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission ruins, a registered World Heritage Site, where you'll learn about Roque González de Santa Cruz, the missionary who founded a mission in the 17th century. This site is significant for its well-preserved architecture and was featured in the film "The Mission". The tour will include a sound and light show.

Next, we'll visit the Wanda mines, known for quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates, where you will see the extraction and processing methods used by Polish miners. Additionally, we'll check out yerba mate and tea plantations and visit a yerba mate mill. Lunch can be included at your discretion.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

Pickup will be from a meeting point of your choice, with a one-hour journey to the Wanda Mines.

At the mines, you'll witness the process of extracting semi-precious stones and visit the mine workshop to learn about the procedures before the stones are sold.

The trip will end back at your hotels in Puerto Iguazu.

Pickup or Meeting Point

This tour includes pickup from hotels in the centre of Puerto Iguazu or the option for pickup at the Meliá Hotel. If you prefer a different meeting point, you will need to reach the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu on your own.

We will contact you after booking to confirm the exact pickup time at each point.