Cultureel erfgoed verkennen: ruïnes van San Ignacio en de Wanda-mijnen
Beschrijving
San Ignacio Miní is de best bewaarde jezuïetmissie van de 16e en 17e eeuw op het hele Argentijnse grondgebied. Rond het hoofdplein vindt u de kerk, de "Casa de los Padres", de begraafplaats, de huizen en het stadhuis. Inheemse stenen en grote stukken rode zandsteen werden gebruikt om de stad San Ignacio te bouwen. De Wanda-mijnen zijn een geweldige plaats vooral bekend om zijn afzettingen van edelstenen, turkoois, amethist en bergkristal. Sinds 1976 zijn ze een tournee geworden voor iedereen die naar deze afstanden komt die bekend staat als de Jungle-regio.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
We beginnen onze tour vroeg in de ochtend vanuit hotels in Puerto Iguazú. Tijdens deze dagtocht krijgen passagiers de gelegenheid om de belangrijkste schoonheden van de provincie te verkennen.
We vertrekken vanuit Puerto Iguazú, op slechts 45 km afstand, en komen aan in de stad Wanda waar we de edelsteenmijnen kunnen bewonderen. Ontdek de schoonheid van agaat, jaspis, originele topaas en meer in de Wanda-mijnen, en mis de kans niet om foto's te maken in de edelstenen! Deze voortreffelijke variëteiten kunnen worden geobserveerd en gekocht, waardoor toeristen de aantrekkingskracht van deze edelstenen kunnen benutten. De edelstenen die uit de mijnen worden gewonnen, worden omgezet in oogverblindende sieraden. Dompel jezelf onder in deze legendarische bestemming, vernoemd naar een Poolse prinses die de betoverende schoonheid van de hier gevonden stenen koesterde.
Tijdens de 220 km lange reis naar de ruïnes van San Ignacio zullen we de diversiteit aan landschappen en verschillende plantages van thee, yerba mate, coniferen, enz. zien. Hier bezoeken we de faciliteiten van een molen waar yerba mate wordt verwerkt met behulp van de meest geavanceerde materialen. ambachtelijke methode.
Bij aankomst in San Ignacio bezoeken we de Ruïnes van San Ignacio, een historische site die in 1632 werd gesticht door de jezuïeten. De gerestaureerde stenen structuren tonen de architectuur en lay-out van een van de belangrijkste missienederzettingen van de regio, die de interactie tussen Guaraní-gemeenschappen en het werk dat in de missies wordt uitgevoerd, weerspiegelt.
Aan het einde van de dag keren we terug naar het hotel in Puerto Iguazú waar de tour eindigt.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
De ophaaltransfer is alleen van geselecteerde centraal gelegen hotels. Als uw hotel buiten het geografische gebied ligt, bevestigen we u het dichtstbijzijnde ontmoetingspunt. Vermeld de naam en het adres van uw hotel.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- De rondleiding wordt in het Spaans gegeven. Bij strategische haltes wordt slechts een korte uitleg in het Engels gegeven.
Beoordelingen(33)
Loved the whole experience! The Wanda Mines were extremely interesting since we already had several amethysts. Nice to see where they may have come from. The ride the Mission was longer than expected but still very interesting. At the ruins we stumbled upon an English-speaking guide and had him all to ourselves, since we were the only English speakers on the tour. he was very informative. On the way home we stopped at a Mate outlet. There was a presentation and the facility gave out samples of their Mate and snacks. The whole experience was well worth it!
There is not really a guide in the bus. You are sort of dropped off at locations and guided there. I was the only English speaker, which is not a problem but I was at the mercy of the kindness of other tourists to translate. It rained a lot that day. It would have been good if they had umbrellas on hand.
**If you are English speaking ONLY, please read** When booking this excursion on Trip Advisor, I was under the impression that the tour was in English. Only about 10 minutes of the mine tour was spoken in English. The rest of the tour was spoken in Spanish. Everything we saw was lovely, just wish we knew the history behind what we were looking at. The trip took a little longer than 12 hours due to the several stops that had to be made picking up and dropping off other group members. We were pleased with the comfortability of the vehicle as it had AC and how pleasant the driver was. He was sympathetic to us as we were certainly the odd ones out. In the description of the tour, food and drinks are listed as excluded, which is true, but what wasn't listed was having the opportunity to stop at a cafe for food and drinks. We were pleasantly surprised by this but ended up packing lunch because we thought there would be no other options for food and drinks. Lastly, THE TRIP WAS MOSTLY DRIVING and felt like a waste of a day. For people who would rather enjoy the outdoors and not be cooped up in a vehicle, this excursion is not for you.
Dear Toni L, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely regret that the excursion did not fully meet your expectations regarding the language of the tour and the structure of the itinerary. We apologize if there was any confusion about the language. On some departures, when the majority of the group is Spanish-speaking, a portion of the explanation may be delivered in Spanish to ensure a smooth experience for everyone. However, it is always our intention to provide assistance in English to those who need it, and we’re sorry that a more complete translation was not achieved during your visit to the mines. We will review this matter with our guides to improve future services. Regarding the duration of the trip and time spent on the road, we understand it can feel long. The excursion includes several transfers due to the distance between points of interest and the logistics of picking up passengers. Nevertheless, we strive to make the journey as comfortable as possible, and we’re glad to hear that the vehicle and the friendliness of the driver were positive aspects of your experience. As for the food stop, we appreciate your feedback. While this break is not always guaranteed, it is offered whenever the itinerary allows it. We will consider improving how this is communicated in the tour description. Despite the inconveniences mentioned, we hope you were still able to enjoy the natural beauty and the sites visited. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us to continue improving each day. Best regards, Tangol Tours.
The good: the destinations are very interesting, especially the Ruins of San Ignacio. Pure history. The bad: advertising is misleading, because among the services included it says “Professional Guide” and, at least in our case, that was not the case. We only traveled with the driver, and in both destinations we had to pay separately - at discretion, without fee- the two local guides, very good both. On this particular excursion they were a transport company, not a tourism company.
I requested an english speaking guide and did not get one and no one in the tour spoke english.at Wanda mines the lady that showed us the mine did speak English. At the ruins I did not understand anything the guide spoke. I was on my own
I hope this message finds you well. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your feedback about your recent tour to the Wanda Mines and San Ignacio Ruins. We deeply regret that you did not have an English-speaking guide for most of the tour. This is because the guide is specific to the establishment. We fully understand your frustration, as clear communication is essential to fully enjoy and comprehend the experience of a tour. We will investigate internally to understand why your request for an English-speaking guide was not met, with the exception of your visit to the Wanda Mines. Your feedback is very valuable and we will use it to review our guide assignment protocols and ensure that language requests are consistently fulfilled in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfactory experience in the future.
Horrible experience. Viator did not keep its word to provide an English guide. Indeed, they subcontracted to another local company that only provided a driver NO GUIDE. They information did not tell you that you would be traveling almost 7 hours total during the day and there was no wi fi in the van. We had to pay entrance fees at all of the sites which was not specified in the tour reservation. After a 3 hour drive to our planned site to see the cultural site, we paid the entrance fee and then found out there was no English speaking guide. Essentially wasted an entire day in my limited vacation time AND Viator would not refund my payment despite the incorrect information said it was not their fault. Overall, anyone interested in this tour and Viator should re-think this plan. Shame on you Viator!!!
Dear David, I would like to thank you for sharing your comments and express our sincere apology for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your travel at the time. I am pleased to inform you that during the date you posted your review we have been carefully reviewing your case and have taken the necessary steps to address your concerns. Our objective is to provide quality service and to ensure that each of our customers enjoys an exceptional travel experience in the before, during and after service. We take your comments very seriously and are always working to improve and avoid future inconveniences. Since your issue has been satisfactorily resolved and we have taken steps to address your concerns, I kindly request that you consider removing your negative comment. As you mentioned, your booking was made through Viator, which involved a refund process through their platform. I am pleased to confirm that your refund has been processed and you should have received the corresponding amount in your account. Regards. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced and thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
The ruins of Saint Ignatius very good, I do not know if enough to be worth so much travel. The wanda mines are not worth it at all
Estimado Andresb178 Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de su visita a las Ruinas de San Ignacio y apreciamos su comentario sobre el viaje. Entendemos que los gustos y expectativas pueden variar de un viajero a otro, y lamentamos que las Minas de Wanda no hayan cumplido con sus expectativas. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer una experiencia enriquecedora que combine la historia y la cultura de la región. Sus comentarios son muy valiosos para nosotros y nos ayudarán a seguir mejorando nuestros servicios y a ajustar las actividades que ofrecemos. Esperamos que, en su próxima visita, podamos ofrecerle una experiencia que cumpla completamente con sus expectativas. Atentamente, Tangol Tours
I loved learning about the San Ignacio Mini Ruins. Our tour guide (from the museum), Tomas, was VERY knowledgeable. I also thoroughly enjoyed our driver/tour guide, Miguel. He is also incredibly informed and knowledgeable about local culture, history, customs, and things to do! I also enjoyed the stops at Wanda Mines and one of the Mate factories. Totally recommended! (If interested in Guarani culture and history, stay in San Ignacio and do the night show at the main ruins and go see the three other ruin sites. We were unable to do so because of the limited 12-hour tour time.) P.S. make sure to bring a good book! It is a long ride!
It's worth it if you want to learn a little about the Jesuit missions and the past of the Guarani people. It's a very beautiful view, where we are immersed in the past. Wanda's mines are enchanting and the guide is extremely attentive, full of knowledge on the subject.
This tour was way too long - it actually covers pretty much the length of Missiones province in 1 day. In my opinion the mines are not worthwhile (it’s mainly a shop) and would be better if concentrated just on the ruins which are genuinely interesting.
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience on the tour. We are glad you enjoyed the San Ignacio Ruins and their rich history. We understand they are fairly far from Puerto Iguazú, but we offer this tour so people can get to see and experience this hidden gem of Misiones. We'll try to improve on the Wanda mines, maybe offering them separately for people who don't wish to visit them during the same tour. Best regards, Martin
