Yerba Mate Workshop - Learn to Drink Mate like a Local!

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1 hour
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1 - 8 guests
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English, Spanish
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Dive into Argentine culture with Aby in Buenos Aires. Explore the history, customs, and preparation of Yerba Mate. Held in Palermo's private tasting room, this workshop offers a local insider's view.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Aby is a Buenos Aires native who will teach you everything you need to know about making and enjoying mate!


During the activity you will learn about the history of Yerba Mate in Argentina, the local customs and how to prepare and enjoy this wonderful drink. We will show you the traditional way to enjoy mate, but also show you the how it is enjoyed in other regions.


The experience is held at our private tasting room in the heart of Palermo.

Sample Menu

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Local Pastries

What You Get

Tea and coffee
You will prepare and drink your own mate
Snacks
We serve traditional pastries known as 'Facturas' during the workshop

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Yerba mate has a unique charm. You’ll see locals sipping it everywhere, yet strangely, it’s not something you’ll find on the menu at cafés or restaurants. So where can you actually try it? Join our Yerba Mate Workshop to learn how to prepare and enjoy this iconic drink like a local. We’ll dive into its rich history and cultural significance, giving you a deeper appreciation for this beloved Argentine tradition.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Soler 5650, Soler, Comuna 14 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1425

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**Important** When you arrive please ring "801" and the bell icon and we will come down to let you in
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Local mate experience
June 12, 2025
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We were looking for a truly local yerba mate experience and that was exactly it! Aby and Bertie are such open and welcoming couple that the workshop seemed to be run by your friends. The experienc...read more

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Awesome Mate Class – Super Warm and Welcoming
June 11, 2025
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This was such a great experience! I booked the mate class with Wine Discovery and it ended up being one of the highlights of my time in Buenos Aires. The class takes place in what feels like someo...read more

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Simply Lovely
December 20, 2024
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We absolutely loved our experience. Bertie and Aby are the loveliest, most welcoming people. The worskhop itself was fun and informative - we learnt a lot and are now fans of yerba mate forever. :-...read more

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Mate experience was a wonderful cultural experience.
November 28, 2024
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We loved learning about the mate and also about Argentina’s culture. Our host was warm and friendly and everyone enjoyed it. I’m told they also do wine experience which we would love to do next tim...read more

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Maté workshop
November 23, 2024
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Nice location and nice people who organized the workshop. The explanation was good and there was plenty of time to explain things or just have a chat

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