Iguazú: Discover the Taste of Argentine Mate

Misiones Province, Argentina



With this experience, you'll discover the taste of Argentine mate, learn the proper way to prepare and drink it, and learn all about the rituals that surround this tradition.

Highlights

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

Description

The experience takes place as follows: - Presentation, welcome, and explanation of the experience by specialists from the Yerba Mate Club. - Presentation and description of the characteristics of the tree, the growing area, the importance attributed to it by the Guarani 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 later choose which one to drink. - Display of the items needed for the drink, and explanation of their use (thermos with hot water, mate gourd and straw). - Guided preparation of mate, tasting of the selected yerba, and explanation of the ritual surrounding the drinking. - Overview of the properties of the infusion (benefits and effects on health). - While guests are enjoying the experience, any questions that come up during the experience will be answered.

Includes

The experience includes a loan of the items needed to prepare the infusion (500-cc thermos with hot water, metal mate gourd, premium-quality yerba mate) and a new bombilla as a gift, which the guest can take with them once the experience is over. Also included is a live guide from a member of our staff, bilingual (Spanish - English) and a specialist in the subject.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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