What a great experience this was! Totally surpassed our expectations. My wife and I loved the intimate setting where we got to learn so much about this traditional drink here in Argentina. The host Roberto was extremely gracious, funny and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Loved the hands on approach to making the mate 🧉 drink and we are now fans for life!! Definitely recommend this experience for anyone who wishes to learn in a small setting about the drink, the country and it's wonderful people!!!
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What's Included
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- Snacks
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Departure & Return
Departure Point
- We will meet you at the entrance of Mate Bar Experience, located at Tres Sargentos 463 (Retiro neighborhood). Please arrive 5–10 minutes early, as the session starts on time. If you're running late or need help finding us, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.
Return
- We will meet you at the entrance of Mate Bar Experience, located at Tres Sargentos 463 (Retiro neighborhood). Please arrive 5–10 minutes early, as the session starts on time. If you're running late or need help finding us, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.
Itinerary
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!
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Reviews
This Matte Bar was created to teach foreignors the matte culture and how to make matte. A wonderful introduction!
Loved it!! Learned so much about the history and how to make it. We tasted different flavors and would do it again.
Great introduction to the history and cultural relevance of mate. Tasted different “flavors” and learned to brew the perfect mate. Was a good hour and a half sharing mate with new friends.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and energetic. Got to learn about the history, cultural significance, and production of Mate. Also tried several varieties of Mate and sweet treats!
Great fun, and great history lesson for such an affordable price! Christian was great! You can definitely tell that he is passionate about his craft and mate! I highly recommend it!
Good to learn the history, types, and the how-to of Mate Tea. Roberto is a great communicator. Fun to learn.
Had a wonderful time. The hour and a half passed very quickly! Chris was thoroughly engaging and we learned a lot without ever being bored. High recommended!
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.
Great experience! They are passionate about Mate and explain everything. You get to try multiple different kinds, as well as some typical pastries.
Friendly and knowable host made the whole group talk with each other. Lovely experience that made us know what mate is all about
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!
Amazing experience. We learned so much about mate. Great value, too! Book it. You'll be happy you did. 😄
Super fun experience learning about Mate and trying a few different kinds. Very knowledgeable and friendly hosts. Would recommend!
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.
This was a very interesting experience with good knowledge around yerba mate and the blends and finding what you like
A great experience for every person that finds itself in Buenos aires The places to go and the activities were amazing, i would do it again!
What a surprise this was for me! I went in thinking I'd just try some mate, and it turned out to be an amazing experience. Not only did I learn about Argentina's great national drink, but also about the culture, traditions, and a ton of things I never thought I'd get to know. And the guys there were geniuses! Totally recommended.
A great experience for someone that wants to know everything about mate and argentina . The tour guides were more than that, they're friends. Great price for the amount of things they gave me Go and enjoy your time there!
The Mate Bar Experience went beyond all our expectations. I went with friends and we didn’t just learn about the history and ritual of mate – we truly lived it: from preparing it like a gaucho to sharing the round while laughing together. The place has an amazing atmosphere, full of authentic details, and you can really feel the passion behind it. What surprised us the most was the warmth of the hosts: by the end of the experience, they didn’t feel like guides anymore, but like friends we had shared something special with. If you’re looking for something authentic, fun, and unique in Buenos Aires, this is the experience you can’t miss.
The Mate Bar Experience was one of the highlights of my trip. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt authentic and welcoming, with a touch of gaucho spirit everywhere. 🧉✨ I had tried mate before, but here I finally understood its history, traditions, and why it’s so meaningful to Argentine culture. The hosts explained everything with passion and humor, and it felt more like sharing a ritual with friends than just a tour. What I loved most was how interactive it was: tasting different types of yerba, learning the proper way to prepare a mate, and even discovering the little secrets that make it unique. The music, the stories, and the setting created a cozy vibe that made the whole experience unforgettable. If you want to go beyond tango and steak and truly connect with Argentine culture, this is a must. Highly recommended for travelers looking for something authentic, intimate, and full of heart. ❤️
Cristian was my host and I learned SO MUCH today! His passion for a tradition he’s participated in since childhood and the knowledge he brings to the experience with every single question i had was unmatched!! It may be my favorite thing I experienced in all of Buenos Aires. Highly recommend!
El significado cultural e histórico del mate Los diferentes tipos de mate. Cómo preparar y tomar el mate.
The best immersive and cultural experience you can live if you want to truly understand the history, traditions and spirit behind each matte.
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.
A wonderful experience that combines history, flavors and tradition. I learned about the origins of Yerba Mate while tasting different varieties. As a brooch we learned to make “alfajores express” It is an authentic and original proposal in a beautiful place, recommended to those who want to know the essence of Argentine culture. And the guys guiding the experience are very warm!
This experience is truly amazing. I was always curious why Argentine and Uruguayan footballers took it so much and here I really understood why. The place is very nicely ambienced, the guides are friendly and super cool. The price is according to experience: they give you many mattes to try, crescents, alfajores, etc. It's rating very much that they love what they do. In the end they give you recommendations for things to do in the city and a light bulb and a portion of matte for you to share with your people.
Excellent young entrepreneurs, we loved living the experience and knowing the history of mate, as well as rich. I'd visit them again.
It is a fantastic experience to connect, meet people and have a great time. The atmosphere of the place captivates you. Thank you!
We went with my nieces, we thought it was particularly spectacular. Cristhian our guide taught us history, how to make a good mate, different types of weed. Everything! Super recommended!
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