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Discover the natural beauty of the Wanda mines on a fascinating half-day excursion from Iguazu
Embark on a picturesque 40-kilometer journey from the city of Iguazu to Colonia Wanda, a unique destination located on national route number 12. This trip will lead you to discover one of the most surprising geological attractions in the region: the open-air precious stone deposit, located on the banks of the majestic Parana river and surrounded by a beautiful landscape of pine, yerba mate, and tea plantations.
The Wanda mines captivate with their immense natural wealth. During the visit, accompanied by a professional guide, you will be able to observe how impressive samples of agates, quartz, rock crystal, amethysts, and topazes emerge from the earth in their purest state. In addition to touring the site, the excursion includes a visit to the local workshop, where you will receive a detailed explanation of the entire extraction, carving, and polishing process that these beautiful semi-precious gems undergo before becoming unique pieces.
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Additional Information
● Please provide your accommodation details when booking and include a contact whatsapp number for the lead traveler
● The local provider will contact you before the service to confirm the exact pick-up time and meeting point; if you have not received this communication 24 hours before the start of the tour, it is the passenger's ultimate responsibility to contact the local provider's phone number indicated on your voucher to confirm these details
● Arrive at the lobby or reception 20 minutes before the assigned time. The courtesy waiting time is 5 minutes; after this period, you must travel to the destination on your own by contacting the local operator
● All times are approximate. The operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary based on hotel location, immigration procedures, weather, or other external factors
● Please note that departures from Foz do Iguaçu require a minimum of two people to operate; if this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the excursion
● It is mandatory to carry your valid physical passport or identity document on the day of the excursion for border crossings or controls
● The tour of the site presents high difficulty due to the presence of stairs. For safety reasons, the participation of pregnant women or people with back problems or heart conditions is not recommended
● This activity is not suitable or accessible for wheelchair users
● We recommend wearing light clothing, very comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent
Inclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the central and tourist area
✔ Professional guide
✔ Guided visit to the mines (entrance ticket not included), to the workshop, and explanation of the semi-precious stones process
Exclusions
✖ Entrance ticket to the Wanda mines
✖ Pick-up for passengers staying in farm areas, Belén neighborhood, Santa Rosa neighborhood, Orquídeas neighborhood, or outside the hotel zone (incurs an additional cost)
✖ Lunch
✖ Tickets, food and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or a no-show will result in no refund