Wanda Mines Tour from Puerto Iguazu: Stones & Lunch

Walk through tunnels 25 meters deep where semi-precious stones still sit in the rock

A private tour from Puerto Iguazu to Wanda Mines in Argentina's Misiones province, 60 kilometers away, where you descend into 300-meter tunnels to see how gemstones are extracted, then browse the on-site shop and eat traditional Argentine barbecue at the mine restaurant. A live guide in Spanish or Portuguese leads the full day. Private transport and lunch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Wanda Minesentry included
2. Three Borders Landmark20m

Visit Wanda Mines and local attractions

• Explore Wanda Mines tunnels
• Shop for stone jewelry
• Lunch in Puerto Iguazu
• Visit gastronomic fair
• Stop for photos at Three Borders
• Shop imported products

The experience

The mine tunnels run 300 meters long and drop 25 meters deep, holding amethyst, topaz and other semi-precious stones still visible in the walls. A guide walks you through the extraction process as you move through the passages, then takes you to the shop where you can buy finished jewelry or raw stones pulled from these same tunnels. The whole underground section takes up the core of the morning.

After the mine, the tour loops back toward Puerto Iguazu for lunch at the on-site restaurant, where they serve traditional Argentine barbecue. On the return leg, you stop at a gastronomic fair to pick up local products (alfajores, dulce de leche, olive oil), and pause at the Three Borders Landmark for photos where Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet. Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle moves the group between each stop, and your guide handles all navigation and timing.

The full outing runs five to seven hours door-to-door. You'll need an original photo ID (passport or national identity card, valid for at least ten years) to enter the mine. Infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller. All surfaces and vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in Spanish or Portuguese.
• lunch at the mine restaurant with traditional Argentine barbecue.
• access to the mine tunnels and the on-site shop.
• stop at the Three Borders Landmark for photos.
• visit to the gastronomic fair for local products.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Passeio Tur

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're traveling as a couple or family and want door-to-door pickup from Puerto Iguazu with a private guide: no coordinating separate transport or meeting points.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How deep do the mine tunnels go at Wanda Mines?

The tunnels reach 25 meters deep and stretch 300 meters long, holding semi-precious stones you see during the guided walk through the mine.

What happens after we finish exploring the mine?

You return to Puerto Iguazu for lunch at the mine's restaurant, where traditional Argentine barbecue is served, then stop at a gastronomic fair and the Three Borders Landmark before heading back.

Is private transport included in this tour?

Yes. Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle is included for the whole group, with pickup from Puerto Iguazu and all stops in between.

Do I need to bring any documents?

Yes. All passengers must carry an original photo ID such as a passport or national identity card, valid for at least ten years, to enter the mine.