Wanda’s attractions offer a range of experiences: guided mine tours, the history of the colony, a church built entirely of wood, and waterfall spots. When looking for a hotel in Wanda, it helps to first decide whether mining and tunnels, local history, or nature will shape your stay. You can then prioritize your visits according to your interests.
Mines and tunnels: different perspectives on mining
Compañía Minera Wanda offers guided tours through mines and tunnels. At Mina Tierra Colorada, an open-pit mine and an educational trail featuring native plants complement the mining focus with a natural aspect. Mina Don José offers a different experience: it has a shop selling stones extracted on site, as well as a natural area where visitors can relax. Salto El Mágico is located within the Mina Don José complex. As site conditions may change, it is advisable to check the current visiting conditions in advance.
Waterways, forest and waterfalls
Another natural highlight is Arroyo Tupicuá, a small stream bordered by lush vegetation and accessible from Ruta 12 in Barrio Industrial. Wanda is also home to Camping Salto Bonito, a natural waterfall spot surrounded by an impressive forest area. Since operating details may change, you should check them before visiting.
Wooden architecture and the history of the colony
Iglesia Madre de Dios Czestochowa was built entirely of wood by Polish immigrants. It is located along Ruta Nacional 12 near Arroyo Tupicuá. The Province of Misiones declared the church a historic, cultural, tourist, scenic and architectural heritage site. This brings together a specific building history and recognition that encompasses several aspects of the structure.
Museo del Inmigrante “Nuestra Señora del Iguazú” traces the history of the colony through objects and other exhibits, showing what life was like in its early years. Museo Nuestra Señora del Iguazú also displays animals from various species found in the Misiones jungle. Its subject matter thus ranges from the history of the colony to the province’s wildlife.
In the Department of Iguazú: trails in the national park
Parque Nacional Iguazú is located in the Department of Iguazú. It was established in 1934 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Its visitor trails differ in length and route profile. Paseo Inferior is 1,750 meters long and follows walkways with stairs along the falls of the Río Iguazú; there, you can experience the cascading water up close. Paseo Superior is a 1,850-meter, one-way trail along walkways without stairs and is accessible to all visitor groups. The trails’ lengths and stair layouts therefore offer specific differences between these two routes.
The access route to Garganta del Diablo follows an 1,100-meter walkway without stairs over the upper riverbed of the Río Iguazú. Sendero Macuco covers a different distance, with a seven-kilometer round trip: along the trail, you can watch birds and explore the Selva. The Department of Iguazú thus offers several trails with different lengths and features.
Discover more destinations: Puerto Esperanza, Cataratas Del Iguazú.
Return to the regional travel overview: Department of Iguazú.
