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Day trips from Puerto Iguazú: San Ignacio, Wanda Mines and Moconá
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Full-day trips across Misiones for going beyond the Falls
From Puerto Iguazú you can take full-day trips: the Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio (a World Heritage Site), the Wanda Mines and the Moconá Falls. They are long journeys, so book ahead.
Direct answer: From Puerto Iguazú there are three classic day trips beyond the Falls: the Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Wanda Mines (precious stones) and the Moconá Falls. They are full-day tours with transport and guide; better to book in advance.
San Ignacio + Wanda Mines
A combined tour of about 11 hours. The San Ignacio Miní ruins are from the 17th century and rank among the best examples of Jesuit mission architecture. The Wanda Mines are famous for precious stones and crystals.
Moconá Falls
Lengthwise falls on the Uruguay River, on the border with Brazil. It's the second most visited park in Misiones after Iguazú. The minibus trip takes 8 to 10 hours round trip and isn't recommended for small children.
How to go
Agencies and platforms (like Civitatis) sell these tours with transport and guide from Puerto Iguazú. Combine with the 2-day Argentine-side itinerary.
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