San Ignacio Ruins And Minas De Wanda Tour. Prices 2024-2025.

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotels in Puerto Iguazú and we will head towards San Ignacio, about 230 km. Among the thick missionary jungle rises relief of the ruins of the Reduction of San Ignacio, the remains of a civilization designed by Jesuits and built by Guaraní hands which stood out for its efficiency almost 400 years ago and for that very reason must have perished. The façade of its temple was made entirely of pink sandstone in 1610 and its American baroque design was reconstructed by a group of scientists during the last century The reduction had been buried under the jungle for almost two centuries.

Thousands of tourists visit it every year. It is located in the heart of the town of San Ignacio, on route number 12, 60 kilometers from Posadas. The right wall of the temple today looks impeccable, since during the During the summer, a group of specialists were grooming it. This is possible thanks to the fact that the World Monuments Foundation donated $50,000 so that, step by step, all the walls of this monument, which, due to the tropical climate of the region, tends to shine, are left shining. covered with small microorganisms that decompose it.

Then, after discovering the culture and heritage of the San Ignacio Ruins, we will head to the Wanda Mines, founded by Polish settlers in 1936.

Wanda was the name of a Polish princess who liked gems. Hence the name of the town that today is located on the banks of the Paraná River, where the entrance sign is located and different artisans offering some of the stones Among the characteristics of this mine, its peculiarity is that it is outdoors. Visitors can walk, explore its caves and even observe the exact moment in which the operators carry out some of the explosions to continue drilling the basalt.

Before returning, we will visit a local Yerbera. There you can tour the facilities and taste local infusions. Once the tour is finished, you will have a few minutes free. If you wish, you can buy souvenirs and regional sweets. 

Then after discovering the treasures that the Missionary Jungle can hide, you will be taken to your hotels at the end of the day in Puerto Iguazú.

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