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 choose from two options, both including pickup and drop-off at hotels in Puerto Iguazu.

San Ignacio Miní & Wanda Mines (12 Hours)

We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and travel along the Paraná River towards Misiones. The first stop is at the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission, a World Heritage Site, where you will learn about Roque González de Santa Cruz Jesuit and view the well-preserved mission ruins. The site features an architectural display of carved stone buildings with baroque elements and includes a sound and light show.

Next, we will visit the Wanda Mines, where visitors can see semi-precious stones like quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates. A workshop visit will explain the extraction and processing methods. The tour also includes a stop at yerba mate and tea plantations and a visit to a yerba mate mill. Lunch is available at your discretion.

Finally, we will return to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

We will pick you up from a chosen meeting point and take a one-hour journey to the Wanda Mines.

Upon arrival, you will experience the process of extracting semi-precious stones and visit the mine workshop to learn about the stone processing. The site is notable for its production of quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agate.

The trip concludes with a return to your hotel 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 directly at the Meliá Hotel. If you are staying elsewhere, you can meet at the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu. We will contact you after booking to confirm the exact pickup time.