Buenos Aires: Discover the Mate ritual in a Gaucho-Style bar
Retiro Buenos Aires, Argentina
Live the mate ritual like a local: learn how to prepare it, taste 5 premium yerba blends paired with artisanal medialunas, and make your own alfajores in a cozy, tradition-filled setting.
Mate Bar Experience in Buenos Aires: hands-on mate preparation and tasting suited for small groups and cultural enthusiasts.
Step into a traditional Buenos Aires pulpería-inspired Mate Bar where you will learn to cure the calabash gourd and prepare mate following authentic local methods. This experience connects you with the cultural roots of mate, from the Guaraní tradition to the gaucho lifestyle.
During the session, you will taste five varieties of premium, organic yerba mate aged for 24 months. The mate is served in traditional styles including amargo (bitter), dulce (sweet), cocido (steeped like tea), and tereré (cold). Each variety is accompanied by stories about its cultural significance.
The experience also features local food pairings such as medialunas (Argentine croissants) from a top Buenos Aires bakery. You will finish by crafting your own alfajores filled with creamy dulce de leche.
Highlights
- Hands-on mate gourd (calabash) curing workshop
- Step-by-step guide to preparing mate like a local
- Tasting five premium, organic, 24-month aged yerba mates
- Mate served in traditional forms: amargo, dulce, cocido, and tereré
- Food pairings including medialunas from a renowned bakery
- Alfajor-making activity with dulce de leche filling
- Storytelling on Guaraní roots and gaucho culture
- Cozy atmosphere with folkloric music and countryside décor
- Small groups (maximum 10) for an intimate experience
- All materials and ingredients provided
Includes
- Mate gourd curing workshop
- Step-by-step mate preparation guide
- Tasting of five varieties of premium organic yerba mate
- Traditional mate serving styles
- Local medialunas from a top bakery
- Alfajor-making session
- Storytelling about mate’s cultural heritage
- Folkloric music and rustic décor setting
- Small group experience (max. 10)
- Materials and ingredients included
Excludes
- Tips
Important Information
- Location: Tres Sargentos 463, downtown Buenos Aires, accessible from Retiro, Puerto Madero, and public transport
- Arrival: Please arrive 5 minutes early to start on time
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Group size: Maximum 10 participants
- Language: Bilingual experience in English and Spanish
For full engagement, bring comfortable clothing and a curiosity for Argentine traditions. Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot. The experience runs year-round, with best times in the afternoon to enjoy mate at its traditional pace.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
