12-Hour San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission Tour from Puerto Iguazú

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the red-painted architecture of San Ignacio Miní
• 02 Uncover the blend of Spanish Baroque and Guaraní styles in the church walls and arches
• 03 Explore the rich history and intricate architecture of this World Heritage Site
• 04 Travel along Argentina Route 12 past traditional jungle villages, mate culture, and semiprecious stones

Take a road trip from Puerto Iguazú to the Jesuit Mission ruins of San Ignacio Miní, travelling along Argentina Route 12 through traditional jungle villages. Along the way, discover mate culture and dazzling semiprecious stones before arriving for a guided visit to this remarkable World Heritage Site. Explore the mission's red-painted architecture and the blend of Spanish Baroque and Guaraní styles before stopping for lunch and returning to Iguazú.

Explore the mission's red-painted architecture and the blend of Spanish Baroque and Guaraní styles before stopping for lunch and returning to Iguazú.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Puerto Iguazú

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

San Ignacio Miní Jesuit Mission Road Trip

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel.
• Take a road trip to San Ignacio along Route 12.
• Visit the San Ignacio Ruins (admission tickets not included).
• Stop for lunch.
• Return to Iguazú.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Sedan transportation service provided by a professional driver
• Guided tour at San Ignacio Jesuit Mission
• A bottle of mineral water
• Guide assistance

What's Not Included

• Admission tickets

What to bring

• Passport
• Comfortable shoes for walking
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent: the Iguazú region is a subtropical jungle with mosquitoes and insects.
• Clothing: depending on the weather and the season, it is a good idea to wear light clothes or long sleeves and long pants as additional protection against sunburn and mosquito bites.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina

Tour start

Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.