San Ignacio Miní & Wanda Mines Trip from Puerto Iguazú

From the start, the driver was incredibly friendly, providing music throughout the trip for the whole group. The Wanda m...

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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.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Bus transport
English–speaking guide

Not included

Entrance ticket to the ruins of San Ignacio: 4000ARS per international adult visitor or 2500ARS for a Latin American adults, 1500ARS per Argentine adult visitor, and free admission for children under 6 years
Entrance ticket to the Wanda mines: 3000ARS per adult, or 1500ARS for a Argentine adult and free for children under 7 years of age
Food and beverages

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.9

Very good 1,743 Travelers·129 reviews

April 24, 2026
Jorge Andres
Buenos Aires, Argentina
From the start, the driver was incredibly friendly, providing music throughout the trip for the whole group. The Wanda mines, although a short tour, o...
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November 28, 2025
Aylen Dubini
Argentina
The excursion was fantastic, well worth it, and Walter, the driver, was very helpful and friendly. The journey can be long, but I highly recommend it;...
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June 18, 2025
Hugo Daniel
Argentina
An interesting tour of the places we visited, but exhausting due to the length of the trip. The guides who greeted us in Wanda and San Ignacio were we...
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March 15, 2025
Luz Maria
Cdmx, Mexico
While the three sites visited are magnificent, especially the ruins, the service provider should clarify that this is a transfer service, not an excur...
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May 21, 2024
Anónimo
Spain
The best thing without a doubt was the guide to the ruins, Osvaldo. He was a source of knowledge and very entertaining and fun. The ruins are wonderfu...
With friends
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October 5, 2023
Sonia
Pilar, Argentina
The sites visited are worth it. In each of them there was a guide about the place who explained it to us very kindly. The vehicle is very comfortable ...
As a couple
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August 27, 2023
Guadalupe Alfaro
Argentina
They came by us a little later than the agreed time, a fact that they should adjust because if it says 7am, one is ready at that time and they came by...
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August 26, 2023
Maria
Bruselas, Belgium
The route was phenomenal, a bit long -we already knew that- but Ernesto took us to our destination without any problem. The visit of the mines is inte...
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July 18, 2023
María Victoria
Spain
Both stops are very interesting: mines of wands and Ruins of San Ignacio. But without a doubt the (long) trip is worth it for the ruins of San Ignacio...
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November 14, 2024
Alfonso
Spain
The ruins are very interesting. The trip from Puerto Iguazú is long.
As a couple
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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)

We'll pick you up from your hotel first thing in the morning and follow the course of the Paraná River between Paraguay and Argentina towards the south of the province of Misiones.

Our first stop will be at the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission ruins. At this registered World Heritage Site, we'll find out about the history of the Roque González de Santa Cruz Jesuit. In the 17th century, this missionary founded a mission aimed at evangelizing the native population. Today, these ruins are Argentina's best-preserved mission. In fact, this place was used as the film set for many scenes in the famous Robert de Niro film "The Mission".

During the tour, which includes a beautiful sound and light show, we'll appreciate the architecture of its carved stone buildings, including details of baroque origin, made by indigenous artists of the time.

After this, we'll head to the Wanda mines, an important source of semi-precious stones exploited by Polish miners. Quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agates are some of the materials that you'll be able to see on the tour, as well as the mine workshop to learn about how they're extracted and processed. These materials are used for the elaboration of jewelry in the town of Wanda.

We'll continue the tour by going to check out the yerba mate and tea plantations and we'll visit a yerba mate mill. Finally, we'll take a break so you can grab some lunch if you wish.

Finally, we'll head back to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

We'll pick you up from a meeting point of your choice and set off on an hour-long journey alongside the Paraná River to the Wanda Mines.

When we arrive we'll enjoy a unique experience and witness the process of extracting semi-precious stones first-hand inside the mines.

What's more, we'll visit the mine workshop to learn all about the different processes and work that is done on the stones before they're sold. Today the site is an important source of semi-precious stones such as quartz, amethysts, topaz, and agate.

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

Pickup or Meeting Point

This tour includes pick up from hotels located in the centre of Puerto Iguazu. However, when booking, you can also choose the option with pickup at the Meliá Hotel. If you're staying in another area or simply prefer a meeting point, you'll have to make your own way to the ACA petrol station in Puerto Iguazu.

In any case, we'll contact you after booking to confirm the exact pickup time at each point.

7.9

Very good 1,743 Travelers·129 reviews

April 24, 2026
Jorge Andres
Buenos Aires, Argentina
From the start, the driver was incredibly friendly, providing music throughout the trip for the whole group. The Wanda mines, although a short tour, o...
Is this useful?
November 28, 2025
Aylen Dubini
Argentina
The excursion was fantastic, well worth it, and Walter, the driver, was very helpful and friendly. The journey can be long, but I highly recommend it;...
With friends
Is this useful?
June 18, 2025
Hugo Daniel
Argentina
An interesting tour of the places we visited, but exhausting due to the length of the trip. The guides who greeted us in Wanda and San Ignacio were we...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 15, 2025
Luz Maria
Cdmx, Mexico
While the three sites visited are magnificent, especially the ruins, the service provider should clarify that this is a transfer service, not an excur...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 21, 2024
Anónimo
Spain
The best thing without a doubt was the guide to the ruins, Osvaldo. He was a source of knowledge and very entertaining and fun. The ruins are wonderfu...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 5, 2023
Sonia
Pilar, Argentina
The sites visited are worth it. In each of them there was a guide about the place who explained it to us very kindly. The vehicle is very comfortable ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 27, 2023
Guadalupe Alfaro
Argentina
They came by us a little later than the agreed time, a fact that they should adjust because if it says 7am, one is ready at that time and they came by...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 26, 2023
Maria
Bruselas, Belgium
The route was phenomenal, a bit long -we already knew that- but Ernesto took us to our destination without any problem. The visit of the mines is inte...
Is this useful?
July 18, 2023
María Victoria
Spain
Both stops are very interesting: mines of wands and Ruins of San Ignacio. But without a doubt the (long) trip is worth it for the ruins of San Ignacio...
Is this useful?
November 14, 2024
Alfonso
Spain
The ruins are very interesting. The trip from Puerto Iguazú is long.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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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)

We'll pick you up from your hotel first thing in the morning and follow the course of the Paraná River between Paraguay and Argentina towards the south of the province of Misiones.

We'll continue the tour by going to check out the yerba mate and tea plantations and we'll visit a yerba mate mill. Finally, we'll take a break so you can grab some lunch if you wish.

Finally, we'll head back to your hotel in Puerto Iguazu.

Wanda Mines (4 Hours)

We'll pick you up from a meeting point of your choice and set off on an hour-long journey alongside the Paraná River to the Wanda Mines.

When we arrive we'll enjoy a unique experience and witness the process of extracting semi-precious stones first-hand inside the mines.

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

Pickup or Meeting Point

In any case, we'll contact you after booking to confirm the exact pickup time at each point.

San Ignacio Miní & Wanda Mines Trip