San Ignacio Mission & Wanda Mines Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore UNESCO-listed San Ignacio Mission Ruins
- Discover precious stones at Wanda Mines
- Learn about Jesuit history in Argentina
- Enjoy scenic landscapes of Misiones province
- Experience local culture and traditions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Puerto Iguazu
- Guided tour of San Ignacio Mission Ruins
- Visit to Wanda Mines
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Spanish; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for food and drinks.
- The tour involves walking; participants should be able to walk moderate distances.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suitable for warm weather.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent to protect against sun and bugs.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- This excursion includes an international border crossing into Argentina, with immigration and customs controls both on departure and on return. Waiting times at the border may vary depending on passenger flow and the procedures of the authorities of each country. For this reason, the total duration of the excursion is estimated, and the return time may be later than scheduled.
Traveler reviews
They just didn't show Up!
There was no way to get in contact with the company. In the end: They didn't answer, they didn't pick me up and the money is also gone. I never had something like this before!!
Tour Cancelled by Local Operator
We booked via Viator with local tour operator Gray Line Tours. Were looking forward to it but received a cancellation notice from Gray Line Tours the night before. Thankfully I was able to find an alternate provider with the ‘Get Your Guide’ App. Thankfully Viator confirmed I’d get a refund in a few days!
To see the mission go by yourself for the rest great
The program was full for the distance. A nice day but the time really too short for the visit of the mission. That’s the main goal of this 500 km. And less than 2 hours is racing. Remove the stop at the mate shop and let us enjoy this wonderful site. PS I had specified in English as round. No words or indications in English. For the visit of the mission only at the end we were told a QR code
ENGLISH SPEAKERS SHOULD NOT BOOK!
Despite TripAdvisor noting that this tour would be in English, it was NOT. Nor did any of the guides speak English. Not on the bus. Not at the mine. Not at the Mission. Thankfully, my dad and I speak and understand enough Spanish to catch the highlights. That said, even if the tour had been in English, it would not have been worth it. The mines are only quartz and it is basically a gift shop stop. The lunch stop had disgusting bathrooms, no English menu and mediocre food. The museum at the Mission was 1 room and to get close enough to read the poorly- translated English signs, you have to stand in front of guests trying to read the Spanish signs. A late departure, a late return and 6 hours of travel time on the bus made for a HUGE WASTE of a day.
Recommended
We booked the tour on short notice and it went perfectly. Schedules were met, very good Driver and Guide Service, excellent local guides, nondescript sites. It was worth it,