Discover the Mate Ritual in a Gaucho-Style Bar

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

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Immerse yourself in the unique experience of mate, Argentina's most iconic drink, right in the heart of Buenos Aires. At our Mate Bar, designed as an authentic pulpería adorned with gaucho and countryside décor, you’ll uncover the secrets of mate in a way you can’t experience on your own.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

From the moment you step into our Mate Bar, the atmosphere wraps around you: rustic wood, countryside details, soft folkloric music, and the warmth of an old-fashioned pulpería. You quickly realize that mate is not just a drink — it’s a living tradition and a way to connect. In this unique experience, you’ll learn how to cure the calabash —the traditional gourd used to drink mate— and how to prepare (cebar) a proper mate, just like Argentinians do: at the perfect temperature, with care and intention. During the round, you’ll taste five varieties of premium yerba mate —organic, pesticide-free, and aged for 24 months— served in the most traditional ways: amargo (bitter), dulce (sweet), cocido (steeped like tea), and tereré (cold and refreshing). Each style is paired with stories that connect the Guaraní origins of mate with gaucho traditions and everyday Argentine life. The experience also includes local flavors that complete the ritual: medialunas (Argentine croissants) from one of the best bakeries in BA, and a sweet ending where you’ll craft your own alfajores filled with creamy dulce de leche. We’ll be waiting for you with the water at the perfect temperature. Sip a mate!

Sample Menu

main

Mates

Medialunas y alfajores

What‘s Included

Snacks

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Discover the Mate Ritual in a Gaucho-Style Bar

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had an absolutely...
Daniel O,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely wonderful time at this session. We learned so much about how the culture of mate is infused with the Argentinian way of life. I loved hearing about how everyone joins in sipping mate at social gatherings. Chris was so enthusiastic and really imparted so much culture and how to perfect the making of mate from various containers. I would highly recommend this tour.
The best immersive and cultural experience!
museodelmate,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best immersive and cultural experience you can live if you want to truly understand the history, traditions and spirit behind each matte.
100
thakaran,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! They are passionate about Mate and explain everything. You get to try multiple different kinds, as well as some typical pastries.
Super friendly host
Peter B,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Friendly and knowable host made the whole group talk with each other. Lovely experience that made us know what mate is all about
...and the medialunas were fantastic
Almostretired212,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great experience! We knew nothing about maté and now understand why this is so important for the Argentinian people. Anyone curious about culture, food and history should not hesitate to book this experience. We will definitely recommend this to our friends who are visiting next month. Thanks again!
Book it now!!!
Kerzia S,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience. We learned so much about mate. Great value, too! Book it. You'll be happy you did. 😄
Mate, laughter, good vibe 🧉
A5591XFjonathand,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience. A very special time where you laugh, discover the stories of mate. I recommend them 100%, the truth is that it is a place full of very good vibes.
Great intro to Mate!
Josh I,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super fun experience learning about Mate and trying a few different kinds. Very knowledgeable and friendly hosts. Would recommend!
Great cultural experience!
Pablo B,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Mate Bar made the experience very fun & interesting. My family really enjoyed it and learned a lot about such an important part of Argentinian culture.
Interesting experience
Tara S,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very interesting experience with good knowledge around yerba mate and the blends and finding what you like