Buenos Aires: Take a Mate Break in 45 Minutes

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview
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Take a break from Buenos Aires sightseeing to learn about one of Argentina's most important and beloved drinks: mate. Mate is an herbal tea made from naturally caffeinated weed. Discover where it’s grown, how to infuse it, and how to drink it in the traditional way, with a straw bulb. You’ll also learn the history of mate and how it became part of daily Argentine life.

Enjoy a cup of mate tea and snacks in Buenos Aires
Learn about the history of mate and how it’s made
Meet likeminded travelers on this small-group experience
Experience more personal attention from your local guide

Sample Menu

Main

Mate.

Our infusion Argentina

Main

Argentinian biscuits

Delicacies made in Buenos Aires

What's Included

Mate, bombilla (straw), yerba (herbal tea leaves), hot water, bizcochos (Argentine pastries), and a unique gift!
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Nicaragua 4336, C1414BVB C1414BVB, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Doorbell A - Betty and Marcelo - White Door

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 73 reviews

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Rebecca_F, Feb 2026

This was a great introduction to the culture and process of mate drinking in Argentina, with information about other countries as well. Each guest gets to prepare and sample their own cup of mate, and a sweet treat is also provided to offset the bitterness of the mate. Veronica gave advice about purchasing mate, cups and straws, and discussed how Argentinians consume mate at home, at work, and at leisure. She is super personable and helpful. I highly recommend this experience, and if you want to also experience asado, they offer that as well—you can book both experiences for the same day, the mate is at 6 and asado at 7.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for joining our mate experience and tasting in Buenos Aires. It was a pleasure hosting you!

Great experience!

MaryBeth_L, Aug 2025

So glad we did this! We kept seeing everyone with their mate cups, straws, and thermos, but there was nowhere to actually try it. This was perfect. We were told about the rules, tradition, and how to drink it. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for this amazing review! I loved the time shared together and I am super happy you did as well. Thank you for joining our my mate experience in Buenos Aires.