Mate

Are you traveling to Argentina? Do not miss our "national infusion". Mate is much more than just a beverage. It is a way of communicating, a symbol of comradeship, a ritual that shows the willingness to meet just for sharing. Mate is the hospitality of inviting, the humbleness of the best “brewer”, the joy of making a round and enjoying it until the end. Haven’t you tried it yet?

Find out about the origin of the mate round. The guaraní people, who thought of the yerba mate tree as a gift from the gods. The conquerors, who spread its consumption and its qualities. The Jesuits, who multiplied its crops. This is how having mate became a habit that has been enrooted in our country ever since before the Independence. A tradition that is part of our national identity. Argentina invites you to experience it.

Geographic location: all over the country

What to do: in the provinces of Corrientes and Misiones, tour the Yerba Mate trail to learn about its production and visit the historical establishments. In the city of Buenos Aires, visit the José Hernández Popular Art Museum [Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández], which hosts one of the most important mate and criollo silver utensils in our country. 

Tips: In the city of Buenos Aires, visit one of the “mate bars” to taste the infusion. Buy a mate recipient, a bombilla [metal straw] and a yerba packet, and learn how to brew it.