Montevideo Uruguayan Mate Workshop, Montevideo - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Montevideo Uruguayan Mate Workshop
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 40.00 USD
Rating: 9.7 (8 reviews)

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish and Portuguese.

Included

Mate workshop
Spanish–speaking instructor
Required material
Mate and alfajores tasting

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 10 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.7

Exceptional 39 Travelers·8 reviews

March 29, 2026
Teresa
United States
Our experience with Stephannie was excellent! Don't be deterred by the entry to the building - Stephannie is friendly hostess and you'll feel right at...
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October 21, 2025
Jose S
Madrid, Spain
En principio mal comienzo porque la aplicación no figuraba el número del apartamento donde tenía que realizar el taller. Una vez solucionado todo a la...
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December 17, 2025
Laetitia Cutajar
France
It was a wonderful experience. She welcomed us into her home, gave us a very interesting lesson, made homemade pastries that we then took home, told u...
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November 7, 2025
Maxi
Utrecht, Netherlands
An excellent activity! Stephannie, you are very kind and we had a great time at your house. I highly recommend it to everyone!
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Live an authentic experience in Montevideo with this Uruguayan mate workshop, where you'll learn to prepare this traditional drink and uncover its rich history.

Workshop Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet in front of a local house on Acevedo Díaz Street, very close to the Tres Cruces Terminal. For those of you who don't yet know what mate is, it's a traditional tea-like beverage that people drink through a metal straw. You're in for a treat!

Welcomed by Uruguayan hospitality, we'll begin the mate workshop — a drink that's much more than an infusion, but a ritual that connects generations. Traditionally, mate is shared in a circle and passed from hand to hand. Making it a gesture that symbolises friendship and togetherness.

Once we're ready, we will learn how to choose the perfect yerba (mate leaves), heat the water to the right temperature, and prepare both bitter and sweet mate without burning the leaves. A well-prepared mate will always be foamy and aromatic.

Next, we'll move to the most anticipated part of the activity: the tasting. Over sips and stories, we'll explore how this tradition comes to life in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.

The experience will become even more delightful as we try six varieties of homemade alfajores (delicious biscuits with different types of filling), all made with Uruguayan dulce de leche (caramel spread). They come in varieties such as cornstarch, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, red fruit jam, and the unique 'pinitos' (Uruguayan cookies filled with dulce de leche and coated in chocolate)— the perfect pairing to enjoy alongside freshly prepared mate!

Finally, we'll wrap up this activity and say our goodbyes after a total of an hour and a half.

Workshop Details

Finally, we'll wrap up this activity and say our goodbyes after a total of an hour and a half.

Montevideo Uruguayan Mate Workshop