Visit the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio, the mission rediscovered in 1897, and travel through time. Then visit the Wanda Mines and marvel at the precious gemstones of the region.
Day Tour
San Ignacio Jesuit Ruins & Wanda Mine
Drive south from Iguazu to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, the ruins of the Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio. This historical site was rediscovered in 1897 and has remained one of the best-preserved sites in Argentina. Arrive at the site of the ruins where you can discover the past for yourself through a walking tour of the mission. The mission was built in 1632 when a group Jesuit monks attempted to civilize the natives, the Guaranies.
You will also visit the Wanda Mines to learn about the history and operation of mining extraction. You will be able to walk through its tunnels and discover the incredible variety of typical precious rocks.
