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 booking, 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 towards the south of Misiones. Our first stop will be the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission ruins, a registered World Heritage Site. Here, we will learn about Roque González de Santa Cruz Jesuit, who founded a mission in the 17th century. This site, known for its well-preserved ruins, was used as a film set for "The Mission."

The tour includes a sound and light show showcasing the architecture of the carved stone buildings, featuring baroque elements made by indigenous artists.

Next, we'll visit the Wanda mines, where semi-precious stones are extracted. You'll see quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates, along with a mine workshop to learn about the extraction and processing of these stones used in local jewelry.

We will also visit yerba mate and tea plantations and check out a yerba mate mill, followed by a break for lunch if desired. Finally, we will return to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

This option includes pickup from a meeting point of your choice, followed by an hour-long journey to the Wanda Mines.

At the mines, you will experience the process of extracting semi-precious stones and visit the mine workshop to learn about the work involved before stones are sold. The site yields quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agate. The trip concludes 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 of pickup at the Meliá Hotel. If you prefer a meeting point, you can go to the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu. We will contact you post-booking to confirm the exact pickup time.