Santa Ana Cross, San Ignacio and Salto Encantado
A full day across Misiones: waterfalls, Jesuit ruins and a giant metal cross.
What it is
It is a full-day tour from Posadas that lasts 12 hours. You visit the Salto Encantado Provincial Park, the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit ruins and the Cross of Santa Ana Theme Park. The highlight is the Cross, a 52-meter metal crucifix on Santa Ana hill, with views of the Paraná River from the lookout.
The itinerary
- Pickup at your hotel in Posadas, then departure with a Spanish-speaking guide.
- Visit Salto Encantado Provincial Park to see the 64-meter waterfall and other falls.
- Free lunch in the town of San Ignacio, at your own expense.
- Guided visit to the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit ruins, founded in 1611.
- Stop at the Cross of Santa Ana Theme Park, on Santa Ana hill at 360 meters above sea level.
- Optional walk up to the lookout on your own; lookout entry is not included.
- Return to Posadas and drop-off at your hotel.
What you will see
Salto Encantado Provincial Park is a protected natural area in Misiones. Its main attraction is the Salto Encantado waterfall, which is 64 meters high. You will also see other falls in the park, such as Salto La Olla and the Picaflor waterfall. Later, in San Ignacio, a guide takes you through the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit ruins. The site was founded in 1611 by the Jesuit priest San Roque González de Santa Cruz.
What is included
✓ Included
- Pickup at your hotel and return drop-off
- Minibus or bus transport
- Spanish-speaking guide
- Entry to the Cross of Santa Ana Theme Park
- Entry to San Ignacio Miní Jesuit ruins
- Entry to Salto Encantado Provincial Park
✗ Not included
- Meals and drinks
Tips
- Bring cash for lunch and the lookout entry, since neither is included.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you will walk around the ruins and the park.
- Bring sunscreen and water, because drinks are not included in the tour.
- Confirm your pickup time when booking, since the tour starts at your Posadas hotel.
- If you want to climb to the lookout, keep some free time before the return.
Who it suits
- Families: Three different stops in one day: a waterfall, ruins and a lookout.
- History fans: Guided visit to the San Ignacio Miní Jesuit ruins is included.
- Travelers without a car: Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Posadas are included.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 12 hours. It starts with pickup at your hotel in Posadas and ends with the drop-off back at your hotel.
Is lunch included?
No. Meals and drinks are not included. There is time for lunch on your own in San Ignacio, before the visit to the ruins.
What transport is used?
Transport is by minibus or bus, with a Spanish-speaking guide. Pickup at your Posadas hotel and the return drop-off are included.
Can I go up to the Cross?
Yes. Visitors who want can walk up to the lookout on their own, with views of the Paraná River. The lookout entry is not included.
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