Buenos Aires Mate Passport & Alfajores class in Botanical Garden
Embark on the mate passport, a seamless journey through Argentina’s most iconic flavors and traditions in Palermo, Buenos Aires. First, you’ll assemble and taste the famous alfajores de maicena with dulce de leche. Next, learn to prepare and serve yerba mate, sampling two distinct varietals of yerba mate while uncovering its storied past and wellness perks. All this while discovering the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, sipping your freshly prepared mate as you immerse yourself in its lush beauty and get to see the Yerba Mate tree.
Key Highlights / Itinerary:
Alfajores Workshop: Craft and enjoy traditional maicena cookies.
Mate Masterclass: Prepare, serve, and savor two yerba mate varietals with expert guidance.
Botanical Garden Stroll: Sip mate among exotic palms, greenhouses, and a living yerba mate tree while learning about local lore and traditions.
Options
Private Mate Passport
Private Group
What's included in Buenos Aires Mate Passport & Alfajores class in Botanical Garden
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palermo
Spend part of the afternoon in a local’s home, discovering the art of mate: its preparation, the traditional snacks that accompany it, and the rich culture behind every sip. Also you will learn to make and taste alfajores de maicena con dulce de leche an amazing sweet treat to have with mate.
Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays
Upon entering the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, guests will wander along shaded pathways lined with over 5,000 plant species from around the globe. They’ll encounter tranquil ponds, ornate greenhouses, and discover the yerba mate tree. Along the way, travelers will learn about Argentina’s native flora, snap photos among towering palms and ferns, and mate in hand enjoy a restful moment in this lush, serene setting.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Mate
- Transportation to/from the meeting point.
- Additional beverages not part of the class.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our Local Guide will meet you outside this address, in the Botanical Garden. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager with more details.
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Ticket Redemption
Please contact us via Whatsapp at +55 21 92043-5408 so we can better coordinate your meeting time and location.
