Taste of Tradition: Yerba Mate & Alfajores Experience

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

A stay in Argentina would not be complete without learning about yerba mate and getting to taste it!

With this experience you will learn everything about the yerba mate origins, how to prepare it, and how to recognize the different flavours based on the type/ brand used.

Have a great conversation with everyone while trying different types of yerba right after a master-class about how to prepare it correctly.

Don´t miss the opportunity on this unique truly argentinean experience!

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Yerba Mate

You will learn the meaning of yerba mate, history and origin of this popular drink.

Dessert

Alfajores

An alfajor is a classic Argentine sweet of cookies filled with dulce de leche, often coated in chocolate or sugar, and cherished in local culture.

What's Included

Professional and local guide
Cooking tools
Alfajores ingredients
Yerba Mate tasting
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gorriti 4886, C1414 CABA

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will learn the meaning of yerba mate, history and origin of this popular drink. Understand how to recognize the different types of yerba mate, how to identify quality and variety depending on their taste, smell and color.

You will be shown all the ingredients that you can add to your mate to make it richer and taste the best blends, all while learning how to prime a perfect mate.

During the activity, you will also learn how to prepare traditional Argentine alfajores, a beloved cookie that has become an essential part of our culinary heritage.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tours Buenos Aires

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High Tea
Restaurants
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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