Culture & history Wheelchair accessible Food & drinks Workshops & classes

With this experience, you will discover the taste of Argentine mate, learn the correct way to prepare and drink it, as well as all the rituals surrounding this tradition.

Highlights

• Local experts will accompany you in the preparation of Argentine mate.
• You will taste high-quality yerba in the heart of the production area.
• You will learn about the history and ritual surrounding this Argentine tradition.

Description

The experience unfolds as follows: -Presentation, welcome, and explanation of the experience by Yerba Mate Club specialists. -Exhibition and description of the characteristics of the tree, the cultivation area, the importance attributed to it by the Guaraní people, and how representative it is of the regional culture. -Description and characterization of the different production processes, and an invitation to discover different types of yerba mate through the senses as a necessary step for each person to choose which one to drink. -Display of the necessary elements for the drink, and explanation of their use (thermos with hot water, mate, and bombilla). -Guided preparation of mate, tasting of the selected yerba, and explanation of the ritual surrounding drinking it. -Overview of the properties of the infusion (health benefits and effects). -While guests enjoy the experience, any questions that arise will be answered.

Includes

The experience includes the necessary items to prepare the infusion (500 cc thermos with hot water, metal mate, premium quality Yerba Mate) on loan and a new bombilla as a gift, which the customer can take home once the experience is over. Also included is a tour guide from our staff, bilingual (Spanish - English), who is a specialist in the subject.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund