Expand your perspective on Argentina's traditions at an exclusive yerba mate event at the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden. You'll get round-trip transportation to the revered national monument, where you'll discover the yerba mate plant's cultural significance as you hear how it arrived in Argentina and the myths connected to it. Then, you'll get into the art of preparing this unique drink meant to be shared among loved ones, focusing on how to pour water into a special mate gourd cup, its precise temperature, and tips and secrets on making the best mate as you taste drinks made with different yerba leaves. Plus, you'll take home your mate cup and straw as an exclusive gift to bring the tradition back home. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

What's priceless

Uncovering the nuances of yerba leaves in a spectacular setting and sipping your own mate at home from your special gift.

The highlights

• Visit the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden, a national monument
• Discover the yerba plant's origins and cultural significance in Argentina
• Gain insight into how to prepare mate, focusing on pouring techniques, proper temperature, and special tips
• Taste mate drinks made with different yerba leaves
• Receive a mate gourd cup and straw as a commemorative gift