Gallery of Mines of Wanda Iguazú
A short and easy excursion to add to your trip to Iguazú to tour real mines, see amethysts, agates and quartz, and discover a different experience in Misiones.
Quote transfer to Minas de WandaThe Wanda Mines are located about 50 km from Puerto Iguazú, approximately an hour away, and are one of the easiest excursions to add during your stay. The complex allows you to learn up close how semi-precious stones such as amethysts, agates and quartz are extracted.
The visit is guided and is included with the entrance, so it is not necessary to hire an additional service within the property. In a few hours you can tour the mines, learn about the extraction process and visit the workshops where the stones are transformed into unique pieces.
It is a different experience, ideal for those looking for a short, educational activity that is easy to combine with other places in Misiones.
From Iguazú it usually takes around 1 hours and the complete departure usually takes about 4 hours.
When paying the entrance fee, the tour already includes a guide to learn about the mines, the stones and the extraction process.
It is ideal to do in half a day or to combine with San Ignacio on a more complete excursion through Misiones.
The tour begins when you arrive at the complex and pay the entrance fee. From that moment on, a local guide is assigned, who accompanies the group during the visit and explains the origin of the stones, their formation and the way in which they are extracted.
During the walk, different sectors of the property are visited, including extraction areas, production workshops and rooms where products made with semi-precious stones are exhibited.
The experience is calm, without great physical demand and suitable for all ages. It is a good option for families, couples or travelers who want to add a different activity without spending the entire day.
Natural formations where you can see minerals embedded in the volcanic rock.
Raw and worked semi-precious stones, as well as jaspers, topaz and different varieties of quartz.
Spaces where the work of cutting, polishing and producing jewelry, ornaments and decorative pieces is explained.
Useful fact: On the property you can also visit the Guarani Myths themed walk, a proposal linked to legends of the Misiones jungle.
Every day from 08:00 to 18:30.
Approximately 2 hours inside the property.
Normally a half-day departure is calculated, about 4 hours in total.
It is located about 50 km from Puerto Iguazú, approximately 1 hour of travel.
Entrance to the property and local guide to tour the mines.
Transfer from Puerto Iguazú is not included in the ticket. It can be quoted separately.
Reference values to plan the visit. Prices may change, so confirm them before traveling.
| General admission | $10.000 |
| Under 8 years | No charge |
| What does the ticket include? | Entrance to the property and local guide during the tour. |
| Payment method | Cash on deposit. |
| Transfer from Iguazú | Not included in the ticket. It can be quoted separately. |
Important: the entrance fee is paid directly upon arrival at the mines. Transfer from Puerto Iguazú is organized separately.
It is common for many travelers to confuse the Wanda Mines with the San Ignacio Ruins, since both visits are usually offered together from Iguazú. However, they are completely different experiences.
If you have little time or are looking for something light, Wanda is ideal. If you want a more complete experience, you can combine it with Ruinas de San Ignacio in a full-day outing.
The Wanda Mines are located very close to the 12 National Route, about 50 km from Puerto Iguazú. The trip usually lasts approximately 1 hour, making it a comfortable outing to do during the morning or afternoon.
For those staying in Iguazú, the most practical way is to coordinate a round-trip transfer from the accommodation. This allows you to better organize your schedules and, if desired, combine the visit with other attractions in Misiones.
We help you quote the round trip transfer to take this short half-day excursion, with the option of combining it with other places in Misiones.
Request a transfer quote✔ Departures from Puerto Iguazú · ✔ Round trip transfer · ✔ Ideal to combine with San Ignacio
The trip usually takes approximately 1 hour from Puerto Iguazú, depending on traffic and road conditions.
The visit inside the property lasts approximately 2 hours. From Iguazú, a half-day departure is normally calculated, about 4 hours in total.
Yes. When paying the entrance fee, the ticket includes a local guide to tour the mines and learn about the stone extraction and production process.
You can see amethysts, agates, quartz, jaspers, topaz and other semi-precious stones, both raw and worked.
No. Minas de Wanda is a tourist mining complex. San Ignacio Miní is a historic site of Jesuit reductions. Many times they are combined in the same excursion from Iguazú.
Yes. It is one of the most chosen combinations to make the most of the transfer from Puerto Iguazú and see two attractions in Misiones on the same day.
