Uruguayan mate experience and "Martin Fierro" tasting (Walking Tour)

Learn the secrets of preparation of the typical rioplatense infusion while walking through the Historic District knowing its history, and ends with a tasting of the typical Martin Fierro dessert.
A Guarani legend tells that "a nomadic tribe, momentarily stopped in the sierras where the Tabay River rises, decided to continue their journey, leaving an old Indian in the place, no longer in the mood to continue. His daughter Yarii stayed behind to accompany him. One afternoon the old man received the visit of a stranger, whom the color of his skin and clothes denounced as a foreigner. In homage to the guest, the Indian roasted an acutí and a tambú of abundant meat and very pondered.
Before such shows of hospitality and affection, the visitor, who was none other than Tupá (God of Good), rewarded his hosts by making a plant sprout from the Earth, so that they could entertain their guests whenever they wanted and, at the same time, distract the lonely hours of their refuge. Likewise, Tupá named Yarii goddess protector of that plant.
In this way, the myth refers to the origin of "Caá-Mate", the yerba mate (ilex paraguariensis) of our days. "Caá", from the Guaraní, means grass, and "Mate", which comes from the Quechua "Mati", means small gourd for drinking.
The land of mate is located in the American Southern Cone, mainly in Uruguay, the largest consumer of yerba mate globally.
During this experience you will be able to taste this infusion and learn about its history in depth with a local guide, and at the end you can take a break to accompany the mate with the most typical dessert of the Rio de La Plata: the traditional "Martin Fierro".

This is a complete experience where you can learn about history, and also interact with the local community and enjoy the most characteristic of the Uruguayan identity.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.