Apóstoles Yerba Mate & Tea Tour

Apóstoles is the Argentine capital of yerba mate. This town in the province of Misiones is perfect for tea lovers to explore the secrets of mate and tea.

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This excursion to Apóstoles offers various tour options, including pick up from your hotel in Posadas, transport, an English-speaking guide, and return transfer.

Yerba Mate Tour (5 Hours)

The tour begins at the Casa del Mate, revealing the origins of Argentine yerba mate. It is key to preparing a popular infusion and reflects the identity of Ukrainian and Polish communities settled in Misiones at the end of the 19th century. Next, visit the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum, which covers the history of La Cachuera S.A., a leading yerba mate exporter. Here, learn about the harvesting and processing of yerba mate. A tasting of mates and other infusions concludes the tour before returning to Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 2 pm

Tea Tour (8 Hours)

This tour includes a visit to the La Ruta del Té estate in the outskirts of Apóstoles. Explore various tea plantations and learn about harvesting techniques. Discover the origins of tea in Argentina and its rise in popularity across South America. The afternoon features a tasting of local dishes followed by different types of Misiones tea. Return to your hotel in Posadas afterward.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am

Yerba Mate & Tea Tour (10 Hours)

This comprehensive tour first encompasses the tea tour mentioned previously. After tasting at La Ruta del Té estate, continue with the yerba mate tour, providing insights at the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum, concluding with a tasting of Argentinean mates before returning to Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am