Apóstoles Yerba Mate & Tea Tour

Apóstoles is known as the Argentine capital of yerba mate. This tour offers a chance to explore the secrets of mate and tea in the province of Misiones, suitable for tea enthusiasts.

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When booking the excursion to Apóstoles, you can select from various tour types. All options include hotel pickup in Posadas, transport, an English-speaking guide, and return transfer.

Yerba Mate Tour (5 Hours)

The tour begins at the Casa del Mate, where you will learn about Argentine yerba mate’s origins, significant to the Ukrainian and Polish communities. The next location is the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum, focusing on La Cachuera S.A., Argentina’s leading yerba mate exporter. During the visit, you will observe the yerba mate harvesting and processing. An optional tasting of mates and other beverages will be offered before returning to your hotel.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 2 pm

Tea Tour (8 Hours)

This tour includes a visit to La Ruta del Té estate, where you can explore tea plantations and learn about various harvesting methods. The tour highlights the origins of tea in Argentina and its growing popularity across South America. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a meal from La Vieja Fábrica restaurant and partake in a tasting of local teas before returning to your hotel.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am

Yerba Mate & Tea Tour (10 Hours)

This combined tour includes the tea tour followed by a visit to the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum for the yerba mate experience. Following tastings and insights into Argentine mates, you will return to your hotel in Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am