Wanda Gem Mines
Minas de Wanda
An open-pit semi-precious stone mine south of Puerto Iguazú, with guided visits to amethyst geodes and agate veins, where you can buy gems.
Wanda Gem Mines lies in the town of Wanda in Misiones Province, Argentina, about 40 km from Puerto Iguazú. It is a well-known open-pit mine for amethyst, agate, citrine and quartz. The guided tour takes about 40 minutes. Along the pit trail you can see amethyst geodes embedded in basalt, then visit the cutting and polishing workshop, and finally the showroom, where you can buy jewelry and raw stones. Admission is about US$5. It is usually combined with half-day tours from Puerto Iguazú or trips to San Ignacio. By car along National Route 12, it takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo)
- Brazilian Side Panoramic Trail (Trilha das Cataratas)
- Upper Circuit / Lower Circuit
- Gran Aventura Boat Ride
- Sendero Macuco & Arrechea Falls
- Güirá Oga Wildlife Refuge
- La Aripuca
- Macuco Safari