Apóstoles Yerba Mate & Tea Tour
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When booking this excursion to Apóstoles, you can choose between different types of tours in this town in Misiones. In all cases, pick up at the indicated time from your hotel in Posadas, transport, an English-speaking leader and return transfer are all included.
Yerba Mate Tour (5 Hours)
We'll start our tour of Apóstoles at the Casa del Mate, also known as the "National Capital of Yerba Mate," where you can discover the origins of Argentine yerba mate. This raw material, essential to prepare one of the most popular infusions in the country, is one of the main signs of identity of the Ukrainian and Polish communities that arrived in this area of the province of Misiones at the end of the 19th century.
The next stop is the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum, which you can also visit at your leisure. Its exhibition reviews the history of La Cachuera S.A., the most important yerba mate exporting company in Argentina.
During your visit to the museum, you'll be able to see the process of harvesting and processing yerba mate. At the end of the tour, those who wish can take the time to enjoy a tasting of mates and other infusions on their own. After this tasting, you'll return to your hotel in Posadas.
- Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 2 pm
Tea Tour (8 Hours)
On this tour, we'll travel to the outskirts of Apóstoles to visit the La Ruta del Té estate. When you arrive, you'll be able to explore the different tea plantations at your leisure. In addition, the staff of this place will explain the types of harvesting according to the types of tea leaves.
During the tour, we'll learn about the origins of tea plantations in Argentina. We'll also discover how this drink has become popular all over the South American continent, being nowadays one of the most consumed infusions in the world.
In the afternoon, you'll be able to try dishes designed by La Vieja Fábrica restaurant's chef. At the end of the visit, we'll have the chance to enjoy a tasting of different types of tea made in Misiones. Finally, we'll take you back to your hotel in Posadas.
- Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am
Yerba Mate & Tea Tour (10 Hours)
In this case, we'll first do the tea tour described in the previous section. After taking the time to enjoy a tasting at the La Ruta del Té estate, where you'll also be able to grab a bite to try some of the local gastronomy, we'll continue our visit to Posadas with the yerba mate tour described in the first section.
We'll learn all the secrets of the main raw material of mate at the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum in Apóstoles. After visiting this museum, where you'll have the chance to enjoy a tasting of Argentinean mates, we'll return to your hotel in Apóstoles.
- Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am
More Information
Duration
5 - 10h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English speaking leader
Admission to the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum (depending on selection)
Admission to the La Ruta del Té estate (depending on selection)
Tea and yerba mate tasting (depending on selection)
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Mi Reserva
Corporate name: Gonzalo Enrique Gomez
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
