Taste and discover Argentinean mate beverages at an exclusive event

Learn about the traditional yerba plant drink and how to make it at the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden, plus get a gift.

Location: Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

The experience:

Expand your perspective on Argentina’s traditions at an exclusive yerba mate event at the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden. You’ll get round-trip transportation to the revered national monument, where you’ll discover the yerba mate plant’s cultural significance as you hear how it arrived in Argentina and the myths connected to it. Then, you’ll get into the art of preparing this unique drink meant to be shared among loved ones, focusing on how to pour water into a special mate gourd cup, its precise temperature, and tips and secrets on making the best mate as you taste drinks made with different yerba leaves. Plus, you’ll take home your mate cup and straw as an exclusive gift to bring the tradition back home. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Visit the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden, a national monument.
Discover the yerba plant’s origins and cultural significance in Argentina.
Gain insight into how to prepare mate, focusing on pouring techniques, proper temperature, and special tips.
Taste mate drinks made with different yerba leaves.
Receive a mate gourd cup and straw as a commemorative gift.

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders.
  • The experience will be available every first and third Tuesday or Thursday at 10 AM
  • Experience must be booked at least 2 days in advance.
  • Experience is for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 8 people.
  • Experience is 3 hours
  • The experience will be available until September 30, 2025
  • Terms of use.

Learn about the traditional yerba plant drink and how to make it at the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden, plus get a gift.

Location: Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

The experience:

Expand your perspective on Argentina’s traditions at an exclusive yerba mate event at the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden. You’ll get round-trip transportation to the revered national monument, where you’ll discover the yerba mate plant’s cultural significance as you hear how it arrived in Argentina and the myths connected to it. Then, you’ll get into the art of preparing this unique drink meant to be shared among loved ones, focusing on how to pour water into a special mate gourd cup, its precise temperature, and tips and secrets on making the best mate as you taste drinks made with different yerba leaves. Plus, you’ll take home your mate cup and straw as an exclusive gift to bring the tradition back home. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

Visit the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden, a national monument.
Discover the yerba plant’s origins and cultural significance in Argentina.
Gain insight into how to prepare mate, focusing on pouring techniques, proper temperature, and special tips.
Taste mate drinks made with different yerba leaves.
Receive a mate gourd cup and straw as a commemorative gift.

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders.
  • The experience will be available every first and third Tuesday or Thursday at 10 AM
  • Experience must be booked at least 2 days in advance.
  • Experience is for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 8 people.
  • Experience is 3 hours
  • The experience will be available until September 30, 2025
  • Terms of use.

Where will you be?

Argentina

Jardin Botánico Carlos Thays

Let yourself be surprised by this exclusive experience

Cultural Immersion

Immerse yourself in Argentina’s rich cultural heritage at an exclusive yerba mate event at Jardin Botánico Carlos Thays. Learn about the cultural significance of yerba mate, its arrival in Argentina, and the myths surrounding this beloved national drink.

Hands-On Experience

Engage in a hands-on learning experience as you discover the art of preparing yerba mate. Gain insights into the proper way to pour water into the mate gourd, the ideal temperature, and the secrets to making the perfect brew. Taste various yerba leaves to understand their unique flavors and qualities.

Exclusive Souvenir

Take home a cherished souvenir from the experience – your own mate cup and straw. These items are not only practical for enjoying mate at home but also symbolize the tradition and community spirit associated with sharing mate among loved ones.