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With Iguazu Falls being one of the most spectacular natural sites in the world, it is a likely destination on any Argentina and Brazil travel itinerary. The falls can be visited from both countries and it is recommended that you take two days just to see the falls in order to appreciate the unique perspectives offered from each side. Once youve seen the falls, you may want to consider seeing some other sites in the area before moving on to your next South America travel destination. There are many options of exciting things to do in the area, one of which is a visit to the San Ignacio Ruins and Wanda Mines. The remains of a Jesuit Mission and San Ignacio Mini are located 140 miles from Iguazu Falls. The Wanda Stone Mine is on the way to the falls so your tour will stop there first. The stones are formed underneath a hard basalt rock which is the basis of the entire region of Misiones. On a tour of the mines you can really enjoy semi-precious stones in their raw, uncut form. You will also learn how they are cut and made into beautiful jewels and decorative pieces. Continuing along on your bus after the exciting tour of the stone mines, you will arrive at San Ignacio Ruins. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Ignacio Mini was one of the missions founded by the Jesuits that came to South America during the Spanish colonial time period. It was constructed in 1610 by two priests named Jose Cataldino and Simon Maceta in a region known as Guayra by the locals. The mission grew and by the 18th century there were a few thousand people living there. In 1767 the Suppression of the Society of Jesus, generally forced the Jesuits out of the mission and in 1817 it was destroyed along with many missions in the area. The ruins, however are very well preserved and a spectacular destination on your Argentina vacation. The restoration began in 1940 and the church is probably the most spectacular building on the site because of its size and the fact that it was built with red sandstone. It received its World Heritage declaration in 1984 and there is a museum called the Museo Jesuitico de San Ignacio Mini museum. It is not the only ruins in the region worth visiting. There are also Reduccion de Santa Ana, Santa Maria La Mayor and Nuestra Senora de Loreto.Your tour to the ruins will have a professional English speaking guide who will explain the details of this well-preserved beautiful area. You will be brought back by bus to your Iguazu hotel in late afternoon. San Ignacio Ruins and Wanda Stone Mine are just some of the possible visits in the this area of Argentina. You will not regret the decision to spend more time in Iguazu on your Argentina vacation. Other recommended places to visit in Argentina include the vibrant capital city, Buenos Aires, the vast icescapes of Patagonia and lovely Mendoza and wine country.
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