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Excursion to San Ignacio and Minas de Wanda
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entry to Ruins and Mines, must be paid in cash.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the fascinating Wanda Mines. Explore tunnels filled with semi-precious stones such as amethysts and topaz. Learn about gem mining. Then travel back in time. Visit the stunning Ruins of San Ignacio. A Jesuit site declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique adventure that combines history and nature.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual Guide
Transfers from/to your accommodation
Does Not Include Any Food
Entrance to Ruins of San Ignacio
Entrance to the Wanda Mines
Itinerary
The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu and a visit to the Wanda Mines, where you will explore tunnels filled with semi-precious stones such as amethysts and topaz. An expert guide will explain the extraction process and you can buy gems as a souvenir. Then we will head to the Ruins of San Ignacio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will tour ancient Jesuit constructions and learn about their history together with the Guaraní communities. At the end, we will return to Puerto Iguazu after a day full of history, culture and nature.
Excursion to San Ignacio and Minas de Wanda
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Discover the fascinating Wanda Mines. Explore tunnels filled with semi-precious stones such as amethysts and topaz. Learn about gem mining. Then travel back in time. Visit the stunning Ruins of San Ignacio. A Jesuit site declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique adventure that combines history and nature.