Wanda Mines (Minas de Wanda) Tours and Tickets

The Wanda Mines are situated outside the small town of Wanda, near the banks of the Paraná River and the border with Paraguay. You'll find the mines around 31 miles (50 kilometers) south of Puerto Iguazu along National Route 12, a 50-minute drive.

The Wanda Mines have one of Argentina’s largest reserves of amethysts, but they also contain several other gemstones and semiprecious stones. Topaz, quartz, jasper, rock crystal, and agate are all present, and you can learn more about the geological processes that form the various gemstones.

The Wanda Mines are open daily all year round from early morning to about sunset, with extended opening times in the peak summer months of January and February. There is a small admission fee to visit Wanda Mines (about 500 Argentine pesos), which includes a guided mine tour.

Yes, guided tours are available at Wanda Mines, including English-language guides. You’ll get to visit part of the open-air mines, where you can admire the different gemstones, learn about the geological processes that create each type of gemstone, and see the mining equipment in action.

Yes. Wanda Mines is more than just a mine; it also produces a range of jewelry crafted with gemstones and semiprecious stones from the mine. After visiting the mine, head to the gift shop, where you can purchase various stones, souvenirs, and hand-crafted jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and earrings.

The Wanda Mines make an easy side-trip for travelers visiting the UNESCO-listed Iguazu Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world. A popular choice is to combine a tour of the Wanda Mines with the nearby 17th-century Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio Mission, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.