A fun as well as educational experience. It was very interesting to see the interior of a typical and very old house. Our hosts showed us how to prepare mate the Uruguayan way while we chatted and enjoyed some local biscuits and cheeses. A very unique and perfect opportunity for those who want to try mate and learn more about its great cultural importance.
Mate Experience in Colonia del Sacramento














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Gral. Flores 206
Gral. Flores 206, General Flores, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay, UY, 70000
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Wonderful experience in a beautiful setting with friendly hosts. Our whole family had a great time and highly recommend this experience if you’re in the Colonia area. A highlight of our trip!
This really exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this over simply ordering mate at a cafe. Everything about it felt like an authentic experience. We not only prepared mates in different ways but learnt about its history while eating delicious snacks within a beautifully restored historic home delivered by the warm and engaging host, Martin.
This was a wonderful experience right in the heart of historic Colonia del Sacramento. Idoia & Martin could not have been more pleasant. Martin invites you into his home, built in 1875 - though it looks a lot like a museum. I couldn't believe he lives there full time. And Idoia was our "interpreter" to help with the Spanish to English. She is originally from Spain, but makes Colonia her home now, and she was a true delight. We tried traditional Uruguayan mate, which we prepared (after watch...read more



Thank you very much for your comments, Rick! We are glad to hear that both you and Staicy enjoyed the Mate Experience at Casa Abierta. We see that you paid close attention to all the explanations on how to prepare and drink mate. We hope you enjoy many tasty moments with your own mate for the rest of your trip and when you get home!

Silex Tours : Wine, History and Culture in Colonia del Sacramento














