Tour de la yerba mate y el té por Apóstoles

Apóstoles is the Argentine capital of yerba mate. This tour in the province of Misiones focuses on the secrets of mate and tea for tea enthusiasts.

Tour Options

When booking the excursion to Apóstoles, you can select from various tours. Pick up from your hotel in Posadas, transport, an English-speaking leader, and return transfer are included in all options.

Yerba Mate Tour (5 Hours)

The tour begins at the Casa del Mate, where you’ll learn about the origins of Argentine yerba mate. Next, visit the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum to explore the history of La Cachuera S.A., the leading yerba mate exporter in Argentina. Observations of the yerba mate harvesting and processing will be included, followed by an optional tasting of mates and infusions. The return to your hotel in Posadas will occur thereafter.

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. Staff will explain harvesting methods specific to tea leaves. You will learn about the origins of tea plantations in Argentina and its rise in popularity across South America. In the afternoon, enjoy a meal prepared by the La Vieja Fábrica restaurant's chef, followed by a tasting of different types of tea from 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. Start with the tea tasting at La Ruta del Té estate, then proceed to the Juan Szychowski Historical Museum for insights into yerba mate. You will have the opportunity to taste Argentinean mates before returning to your hotel in Posadas.

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday at 8:30 am