MATE tasting ceremony - (Argentina traditional tea)
At a glance
MATE tasting ceremony - (Argentina traditional tea) is a 1h 30m private experience in Bariloche, Argentina, operated by Historias de Bariloche Walking Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $50 per person. Included: You will taste MATE, an Argentinean infusion in a special cultural way of drinking it, You will try a typical Argentinean snack to acompany the MATE, The TASTING ceremony & explanation of it, with the elements to go about it.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–10 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 1–4 · Child 5–9 · Adult 10–99
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
-
MATE tasting ceremony - (Argentina traditional tea)
from $50
- Days:
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Start times:
- 15:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
With the lead of a local host / guide you, will discover the flavor of the most traditional Argentinean infusion. Learn the best tips on how to prepare MATE and how to adapt the preparation to your desired taste. Participate in the ceremonial way to drink it, and the culture and history around this tradition. The round conversation while drinking, will inmerse you into Argentinas & Bariloche relevant hot topics while we enjoy the coastal parl by lake Nahuel Huapi shore.
What's included
What's included
- You will taste MATE, an Argentinean infusion in a special cultural way of drinking it
- You will try a typical Argentinean snack to acompany the MATE
- The TASTING ceremony & explanation of it, with the elements to go about it
Itinerary
-
Enjoy a casual MATE tasting ceremony by the lake shore park led by a local expert. Try MATE, learn about this traditional infusion and how to prepare it. In the context of a relaxed conversation and while drinking rounds of MATE, in a true Argentinean way, group chat about Bariloche & Argentina in topics of your interest. Politics, economics, culture, history, controversial topics, art & leisure, tourism tips, etc. All topics and questions are welcomed. We will walk 10 minutes from Centro Civico to find the right spot in the park for the tasting ceremony & sharing. We may change the tasting location depending on weather & festivities in order to have the best possible experience.
Meeting point
Meet the guide by the door of the tourist information office, located at the Centro Civico square, 10 minutes before starting time.
Traveller ratings
5.0
2 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 2
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the MATE tasting ceremony - (Argentina traditional tea) take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
You will taste MATE, an Argentinean infusion in a special cultural way of drinking it; You will try a typical Argentinean snack to acompany the MATE; The TASTING ceremony & explanation of it, with the elements to go about it.
Where does it start?
Meet the guide by the door of the tourist information office, located at the Centro Civico square, 10 minutes before starting time.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Bariloche.
