Wanda Mines

Start with pickup from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu. Travel through the beautiful natural landscape of the region, passing small towns before reaching the imposing ruins of San Ignacio Miní located 240 kilometers from the city of Puerto Iguazu.  Enjoy a guided tour which explores the history of this area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jesuit mission was built by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 17th century. The ruins were discovered in 1897 and restored between 1940 and 1948. Learn about the construction, life, and customs of the Guarani aborigines and the Jesuit occupiers of the region.  Visit the mines of precious stones in the city of Wanda. The mines are a series of caves where you can enter to see the raw gems within. Discover the miners’ hands-on approach to ensuring that full geodes are kept as whole as possible. See multiple types of precious stones such as amethyst, milky quartz, clear quartz, amongst others.

Begin your day trip with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil. Sit back and relax during the 250-kilometer (155-mile) ride to the Ruins of San Ignacio Jesuit Mission in Argentina, listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 1984.   Walk around the ruins of the mission, which was founded in 1632 by the Jesuits in the Americas during the period of Spanish colonization. Learn about its history how it was built in what can be called the "Barranco Guarani" as one of 30 missions built by the Jesuits in a territory that currently comprises Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Appreciate the detailed architecture in carved stone, with sculptural details of baroque origin, interpreted and developed by indigenous artists of the time. Enjoy a spectacle of light and sound along the tour, which animates the ruins and brings the history of the site to life.   On your way back to the city, you will stop for a one-hour tour at the Wanda Mines, located 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of Foz do Iguaçu in Argentina. Find hidden gems in the walls of the 300-meter tunnels, such as agate, amethyst, topaz, jasper and different types of quartz. Admire these semi-precious stones in different parts of the mine as well as in workshops and exhibition halls. You will also see other agricultural and forestry developments.   After the mines, you will visit the store, which sells accessories and jewelry made from stones extracted from the mines. See a collection of local specimens exhibited at the Stone Museum and get the chance to buy raw or processed samples from specialist shops.   After a full day of exploring and sightseeing, enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu. - 06:30 - 07:00 am - departure from the hotel - 09:00 am - arrival in Minas de Wanda - 10:30 am - departure from Minas - Destination Ruínas - 2:00 pm - Arrival Ruins - 4:00 pm - Departure Ruins - 8:00 pm - Arrival (approximate time) Ps.: Do not consider the times described in the activity/itinerary to be exact. They are just an estimate. Our reservations department will contact you the day before the activity to confirm your schedule.

The Wanda Mines offer exploration through tunnels where semi-precious stones are found. The site has workshops, exhibition rooms and a Stone Museum. Then, we leave for the Ruins of San Ignacio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the Jesuits, the ruins are an impressive example of the 30 missions they built in the region that today comprises Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. During the journey, the didactic animation system, with sound and light, produces a beautiful show that complements cultural immersion. Don't miss this chance to experience the history and culture of the region. The Minas de Wanda and Ruínas San Ignácio combo is unmissable!

This is a full day tour and is an opportunity to scape of the falls to the cultural and historical jesuitic center of San Ignacio. Located to 270 kms from Iguazú. Declarated Unesco Cultural Heritage. The ruins will you can understand and surprise for the magnific job of the jesuit. Wanda Mines is other of the regional atractives where you will can appreciate the quality of stones at open mines of semi precious stones. You will can observe the mineral wealth.

Discover the best of Puerto Iguazú (Waterfalls) with a private transfer service. Enjoy a comfortable and convenient trip from the airport to your accommodation in Puerto Iguazú. Be greeted by your driver at the airport and receive assistance with your luggage. Then, sit back and relax as you are driven to your accommodation. Choose from a variety of vehicle options to suit your group size and luggage requirements. Experimenta una de las 7 maravillas del Mundo . Explore nuestra selva Misionera.

We will pick you up early in the morning from your hotels in Puerto Iguazú and drive to San Ignacio, about 230 km away. Among the thick missionary jungle rises the ancient ruins of the Reduction of San Ignacio, the remains of a civilization designed by Jesuits and built by Guaraní hands that stood out for its efficiency almost 400 years ago and that is why it must have perished. The façade of its temple was made entirely of pink sandstone in 1610 and its American baroque design was reconstructed by a group of scientists during the last century. The reduction had been buried under the jungle for almost two centuries. Thousands of tourists visit it every year. It is located in the center of the town of San Ignacio, on Route 12, 60 kilometers from Posadas. The right wall of the temple today looks impeccable, since during the summer a group of specialists was restoring it. This is possible because the World Monuments Foundation donated 50,000 dollars so that, step by step, all the walls of this monument which, due to the tropical climate of the region, tends to be covered with small microorganisms that decompose it, can be left shining. Then, after discovering the culture and heritage of the San Ignacio Ruins, we will go to the Wanda Mines, on the banks of the Paraná River, where we will find the entrance sign and different artisans offering some of the stones. Among the characteristics of this mine, its distinctive feature is the fact that it is in the open air. Visitors can walk around, explore its caves and even observe the exact moment when the operators make some of the explosions to continue drilling the basalt. Before returning, we will visit a local Yerba mate producer. There, you will be able to tour the facilities and sample local infusions. Once the tour is concluded, you will have some free time. If desired, you can purchase regional souvenirs and sweets. Then, after discovering the treasures that the Selva Misionera can hide, you will be taken to your hotels at the end of the day in Puerto Iguazu.

Our service begins once we receive you at the Puerto Iguazu International Airport. You will be able to experience an incredible trip to the city through the Misionera Jungle, we have a time of 25 minutes to the City. We carry out the transfer to the Iguazu Falls with departure from your hotel and return to your hotel, whether it is the Falls on the Argentine side or the Brazilian side. In Cataratas you have an approximate time of 5 hours where you can explore the entire jungle, waterfalls, animals, and much more. You will have an unforgettable experience, where you will have direct contact with nature.

Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Puerto Iguazu, then relax on the 250-kilometer drive to the ruins of San Ignacio Miní. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage listed Jesuit mission and admire the beautiful architecture. The stone buildings are carved with designs of Baroque origin, interpreted and developed by indigenous artists of the time. Watch an animated show, with sounds and lights, producing a beautiful spectacle.   Continue to the Wanda Mines. In 300-meters of tunnels, semi-precious stones such as agate, amethyst, topaz, jasper and different types of quartz are all mined here. Discover the mine, its workshops and the exhibition halls.  See the collection of local gems, exhibited at the Stone Museum. The complex houses specialty shops where you can buy raw or processed samples. After the approximately 60-minute tour of the mine, enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel. - 07 am - departure from the hotel - 09 am - arrival in Minas de Wanda - 10:30 am - departure from Minas - Destination Ruínas - 12:30 pm - Arrival Ruins - 5 pm - Departure Ruins - 8:30 pm - Arrival (approximate time)

Discover the gems hidden in the tunnels of the Mines of Wanda. An unforgettable experience for all ages. The immeasurable beauty of Minas de Wanda is close to Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) and about 45 kilometers from the border with Foz do Iguaçu. The mines were created by volcanic lava spills thousands of years ago. The boiling lava generated balls of air in the rocks, which crystallized to create the variety of stones and colors. There are five mines that visitors can access during the tour. There you can find emeralds, rubies, amethysts, agates, topazes (yellow, blue, brown), pink rock crystals, Venus crystal, aquamarine, among other species. The set has no less than 52 varieties. Visitors can also take a closer look at extraction in the open air and in caves. In some cases the work takes more than a year, as the artisanal handling requires great care due to the fragility of the treasures. A collection of local species is on display at the Stone Museum. The park has specialized stores where you can buy raw or worked samples.

You will visit the Argentinian Waterfalls with its traditional circuits: Superior Walk, Inferior Walk and Garganta del Diablo. The ride includes the Ecological Train of the Jungle. You will visit the Brazilian Falls and their traditional 1,200 meters long walkways where you can get a spectacular view of the 275 waterfalls that make up Iguazu Falls, of which in the Brazilian side are four: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant and Union or Devil's Throat. After the tour you will have access to the panoramic elevator that will reach you to the bus that will take you back to the hotel. San Ignacio Jesuit Mission and Wanda Mines: Is an opportunity to scape of the falls to the cultural and historical jesuitic center of San Ignacio. Located to 270 kms from Iguazú. Declarated Unesco Cultural Heritage. The ruins will you can understand and surprise for the magnific job of the jesuit. Wanda Mines is other of the regional atractives where you will can appreciate the quality of stones at open mines of semi precious stones. You will can observe the mineral wealth. Free for children under 6 years (They only pay entrance fee to the National Park). Important: These tours take place in five days, the order of them will be coordinated with the local operator.