Full Day Tour to San Ignacio Mini Jesuit Ruins + Wanda Mines

  • Small Group Excursion
  • English Speaking Guides
  • Full Day Tour
From USD: 80

A Historical Visit About the Jesuit Missions of the Province of Misiones!​

Do you like historical excursions? In addition to the classic visits to the Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side and the Brazilian side, there are other options such as the Ruins of San Ignacio Mini and the Wanda semi-precious stones mine, near Puerto Iguazú.

During this excursion, which begins around 7.30am, it will take you to travel more than 300 kilometers towards the Ruins of San Ignacio, there you can learn the history that the first Jesuit missions, their customs and how it worked

On the way, near Puerto Iguazú, you will stop by the precious stone mine of Wanda, where you can visit this area that is so important for the inhabitants of the area.

All this while you discover an interesting jungle landscape of the province of missions.

Duration:

Full Day

Cancellation Policy:

72hs Cancellation Policy

Availability:

Selected Days

Starting Time:

7:30am

Finishing Time:

19:00 to 20:00

Pick Up and Drop Off:

"From Your Hotel " -

 "At Your Hotel"

Language:

Spanish, Portuguese, and English Speaking Guide

Maximum Group Size:

20

Minimum Booking:

1

Starting very early, from 7:30 a.m., a van will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Iguazu or Foz de Iguazu to start on the way to the first stop that will be the Wanda Mines, just over 50km from Puerto Iguazu (Argentina).

There an English speaking guide will be waiting to tell you about the history of the mines, how they work, the importance of the place for the community, and ending in the precious stones store where you can buy some souvenirs of the place.

Then we begin the trip to the Ruins of San Ignacio, in a distance of approximately 200 kilometers. This trip can be a bit long, so we recommend taking the opportunity to see the view and landscape of the province of Misiones and rest a bit.

Arriving around noon, before entering the Ruins of San Ignacio Mini, they will make a stop for lunch at a local restaurant (not included).

Once finished, it is time to visit the Ruins of San Ignacio, there a specialized English-speaking guide will tell you all the history of the place, Jesuits Missions in the zone, and how the place worked.

At around 5:00 pm, you will start your way back to Puerto Iguazu or Foz de Iguazu, arriving at your hotel around 7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

  • Transportation during the whole day.
  • English Speaking Guide.
  • Visit to Wanda Mines and San Ignacio Jesuits Ruins
  • Small Group tour, with 20-passengers max.
  • Pick Up and Drop Off from and to Puerto Iguazu or Foz de Iguazu.
  • Ticket Entrance NOT included.
  • Tips
  • Lunch.


  • Ticket Entrance to Wanda Mines
    Don't worry about bringing cash.
  • Ticket Entrance to San Ignacio Ruins
    Don't worry about bringing cash.

If for any reason, you decide to cancel the activity or excursion, the cancellation conditions specified in the product description or in the voucher will be valid.

In the event that the cancellation conditions in the product description do not differ, the provider of tourist services will charge you the following cancellation fees:

  • a. Up to 72 hours before the start of the activity: full refund (again we indicate that in certain specific cases the term may differ from this general policy)
  • b. After 72 hours before the start of the activity: no refund.

What are the timings?

Starts from 7 am and finish around 19-20hs.

Does this tour have any age restrictions?

No! This tour is available for everyone. But keep in mind this is a long tour, and might not be much entertaining for children.

What Our Travelers Says

February 4, 2025

Mary Mitchell

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Memorable Experience

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We had a spectacular experience with this company. Everything was seamless, professional, and very reasonably priced. Our guides were friendly and personable, always on time. We would very highly recommend this company to anyone who wishes to visit Iguazu Falls.

February 2, 2025

Sarah Gerardo

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A Must DO!!!

"We did the river cruise and dinner, it was so worth it! David our guide was the absolute best, so knowledgeable and pleasant. Dinner was perfection and service was outstanding! I wished I stayed at the hotel. I would return definitely.

February 1, 2025

Sabrina Jones

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Excellent Iguazu Falls Trip

"My Iguazu Falls trip was excellent! Gabriel was an excellent driver and communicator. I definitely got to see all of the falls on both sides and to he allowed me all the time I needed to enjoy them.​ I would definitely recommend him and the tour company to others and would use them again if I ever go back to the area.

January 31, 2025

Sean

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I had the pleasure of working with Mauro from Ripioturismo

"I had the pleasure of working with Mauro from Ripioturismo in Buenos Aires. I am located in North America and had to do everything through email. He was very detailed and put together a great itinerary for our visit to Iguazu Falls. He was patient when corresponding with me and even with a few last minute changes, he was on top of it. Everything worked great, the travel was easy, pick ups were on time (even at an early hour of 5AM) and the guides were amazing. All in all a great experience to the Falls. I would recommend Mauro to plan your trip.

January 27, 2025

Ali Plevell

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Don't miss both excursions, lunch in Argentina and boat ride!

"We booked the excursions that included both the Argentina and Brazil sides. Our guide in Argentina, Llarena was great. She was funny and very personable. She gave us some great insights on the history and other information regarding the falls. She gave us plenty of time to enjoy the sights and our included lunch. The food at the falls was delicious. Our second guide in Brazil was very professional and made our trip unforgettable. His knowledge of the falls and fondness for his job and country enhanced our overall experience. The boat ride under the falls was one of the highlights of the trip. Both guides, boat attendants and other personnel we met on both countries were friendly and made our trip to the falls great!

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