Wanda Mines and San Ignacio Ruins Full Day Tour

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover two of the most important cultural attractions of Misiones in a single full-day excursion. Visit the Wanda Mines to see its formations of amethysts, agates, quartz, and other semi-precious stones, and continue to the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní to tour one of the most outstanding historical complexes in the region. The tour includes pick-up from your accommodation, transportation and guide, allowing you to see two unique destinations comfortably and organized in the same day.

What's Included

Guide during the excursion
Visit the Wanda Mines
Round trip transportation in a vehicle with air conditioning
Border crossing assistance
Assistance throughout the journey
Visit the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní
Pickup and return to accommodation in selected areas
Entrance to the Wanda Mines
Entrance to the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Tip

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Once the reservation is made, we will contact you to coordinate the pickup from your accommodation. Their team will confirm the approximate pickup time in advance. On the day of the excursion, the driver will pick you up directly at your hotel or agreed accommodation.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Wanda Mines

    Visit the famous Wanda Mines and discover the mineral wealth of the province of Misiones. Accompanied by a local guide, they will tour sections of the mine where they can observe natural formations of amethysts, agates, quartz, and other semi-precious minerals. During the visit, you will learn how these stones are formed, the methods used for their extraction, and part of the history of the mining activity in the region. At the end of the tour, you will have time to visit the exhibition area and crafts made with local stones.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ruinas de San Ignacio

    Explore the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní, one of the most important historical and cultural complexes in Misiones. During the tour, you will learn about the history of the Jesuit-Guaraní missions and the organization of the communities that inhabited the region during the 17th and 18th centuries. You can tour the remains of the old church, dwellings, patios, and reddish stone constructions, while discovering the architecture and cultural legacy of the mission. The visit allows understanding a fundamental part of the history of the Guaraní peoples and the Jesuit presence in South America.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Parada Norte Travel
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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