Mine of Wanda - Tierra Colorado

Argentina - Day 12

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November 7th 2010
Yesterday, Hector picked us up & we headed for San Ignacio to see one of the Missions, San Ignacio Mini. On the way, we took a side trip to a mine in Wanda that Hector told us about called Mine of Wanda - Tierra Colorado. The mine had geodes with quartz, amethyst, agate deposits & more. We had a cute little tour guide that spoke decent English. After a tour through the mine & gift shop, we were on ... read more

South America » Argentina » Misiones

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more