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)

Starting with hotel pickup, we will travel along the Paraná River towards the south of Misiones.

The first stop is the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission ruins, a registered World Heritage Site. Learn about Roque González de Santa Cruz, who founded this mission in the 17th century. The ruins are well-preserved and served as a filming location for "The Mission". The tour includes a sound and light show, highlighting the baroque architecture crafted by indigenous artists.

Next, we proceed to the Wanda Mines, where you'll see quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates. Learn about the extraction and processing of these stones used in local jewelry.

We will also visit yerba mate and tea plantations and a yerba mate mill. Lunch is available during the tour. We will conclude by returning to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

We’ll pick you up from a meeting point of your choice and head to the Wanda Mines with an hour-long journey alongside the Paraná River.

Upon arrival, experience the extraction process of semi-precious stones first-hand inside the mines. Visit the mine workshop to understand the processes before the stones are sold.

This 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 you can choose pickup at the Meliá Hotel. If you're at a different location, you'll need to reach the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu. We will contact you post-booking to confirm pickup times.