Apóstoles Yerba Mate & Tea Tour

Apóstoles is the Argentine capital of yerba mate. We'll travel to this town in the province of Misiones to discover all the secrets of mate and tea, ideal for tea lovers!

Tour Options

When booking this excursion to Apóstoles, you can choose among different types of tours in this town in Misiones. All options include pick up at the indicated time from your hotel in Posadas, transport, an English-speaking leader, and return transfer.

Yerba Mate Tour (5 Hours)

The tour starts at the Casa del Mate, known as the "National Capital of Yerba Mate," where you can learn about the origins of Argentine yerba mate. The next stop is the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum, which reviews the history of La Cachuera S.A., Argentina's prominent yerba mate exporter.

During your visit to the museum, see the process of harvesting and processing yerba mate. Those interested can enjoy a tasting of mates and other infusions afterward. You'll return to your hotel in Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 2 pm

Tea Tour (8 Hours)

This tour includes a visit to the La Ruta del Té estate to explore different tea plantations. Staff will explain the types of harvesting according to the types of tea leaves. Learn about the origins of tea plantations in Argentina and the drink's popularity across South America.

In the afternoon, enjoy dishes prepared by La Vieja Fábrica restaurant's chef and a tasting of different types of tea made in Misiones before returning to your hotel in Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am

Yerba Mate & Tea Tour (10 Hours)

This tour combines the tea tour and the yerba mate tour. After enjoying a tasting at the La Ruta del Té estate and experiencing local gastronomy, visit the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum in Apóstoles.

Learn about the main raw material of mate and enjoy a tasting of Argentinean mates before returning to your hotel in Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am