Buenos Aires Mate Passport & Alfajores class in Botanical Garden

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on the mate passport, a seamless journey through Argentina’s most iconic flavors and traditions in Palermo, Buenos Aires. First, you’ll assemble and taste the famous alfajores de maicena with dulce de leche. Next, learn to prepare and serve yerba mate, sampling two distinct varietals of yerba mate while uncovering its storied past and wellness perks. All this while discovering the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, sipping your freshly prepared mate as you immerse yourself in its lush beauty and get to see the Yerba Mate tree.

Key Highlights / Itinerary:

Alfajores Workshop: Craft and enjoy traditional maicena cookies.

Mate Masterclass: Prepare, serve, and savor two yerba mate varietals with expert guidance.

Botanical Garden Stroll: Sip mate among exotic palms, greenhouses, and a living yerba mate tree while learning about local lore and traditions.

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Mate
Transportation to/from the meeting point.
Additional beverages not part of the class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Local Guide will meet you outside this address, in the Botanical Garden. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager with more details.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Spend part of the afternoon in a local’s home, discovering the art of mate: its preparation, the traditional snacks that accompany it, and the rich culture behind every sip. Also you will learn to make and taste alfajores de maicena con dulce de leche an amazing sweet treat to have with mate.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Upon entering the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, guests will wander along shaded pathways lined with over 5,000 plant species from around the globe. They’ll encounter tranquil ponds, ornate greenhouses, and discover the yerba mate tree. Along the way, travelers will learn about Argentina’s native flora, snap photos among towering palms and ferns, and mate in hand enjoy a restful moment in this lush, serene setting.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
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Cancellation Policy

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

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