Visit San Ignacio Jesuit Mission and Wanda Mines (Visit San Ignacio Jesuit Mission and Wanda Mines) Misiones Argentina

Visit San Ignacio Jesuit Mission and Wanda Mines

 Misiones, Argentina

We will travel to a bed of semi-precious stones, the Wanda mines located at 50 kilometers from Puerto Iguassu. Hundreds of years ago in this region, the lava rose through fissures in the earth with such pressure that it bubbled. The quick cooling of the lava created crystals, all of them in pyramidal hexagonal shapes made of amethyst quartz and agates which are used in jewelry. We will continue our tour with the visit of San Ignacio Jesuit Mission, located at 200 kilometers from the Wanda mines. San Ignacio Miní was one of the most prosperous Jesuit missions, now partly restored by the Argentine Government. San Ignacio Mini was founded in 1610 in the Guaira area (currently the state bordering between Parana and São Paulo, Brazil). Fathers José Cataldino and Simón Masseta built this mission and the mission of Loreto near the Paranapanema River. Return to Iguassu. 07:30 - 08:30am: Pick-up from the hotels 08:30 - 9:30am: Journey to the Manda Wines 9:30 - 10:30pm: Visit the Manda Wines 10:30 – 12:30pm: Journey to San Ignacio Jesuit Mission 12:30 – 1:30pm: Stop for lunch 1:30 – 3:30pm: Visit San Ignacio Jesuit Mission 3:30pm: Return to the hotels * These times are subject to change