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Taste of Tradition: Yerba Mate & Alfajores Experience

Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about yerba mate by signing up for this tasting experience and master class. You'll learn all about the art of preparing the perfect cup of mate from your local instructor and have plenty of time to taste different brands and varieties of the popular brewed beverage, served up with snacks.
  • Learn about how to prepare yerba mate
  • Taste and learn about different types of mate
  • Snacks will be provided at no extra cost
  • Group sizes are kept small for an intimate experience

Sample Menu

Main

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

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Gorriti 4882, C1414BJN Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Gorriti 4882, C1414 CABA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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You get to take part in...

Marit_M, Jan 2026
You get to take part in the whole process with both making mate and alfajores yourself, which was very nice.

From $39.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 81 days in advance.

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