Forest and lengthwise waterfalls along the Uruguay River at Moconá
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Moconá and the Misiones Forest experience

Visit a yerba mate farm in Misiones

Follow yerba mate from shaded plant to drying room and gourd with a grower who can explain the crop beyond the finished drink.

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The experience

See how Argentina's everyday infusion begins

Misiones is the center of Argentine yerba mate production, where leaves are harvested, heat-stopped, dried, milled and aged before blending.

A farm visit connects those stages to labor, forest ecology and the social ritual of passing one shared gourd.

Journeys

Journeys through Moconá and Misiones

Experience FAQ

Visit a yerba mate farm in Misiones

Q01Will we see harvesting?

Only during the relevant working period and with the producer's permission; the visit remains worthwhile through drying, aging and tasting.

Q02Can we taste different yerbas?

Usually, but the format depends on the producer. I prioritize explanation over a retail tasting lineup.

Plan with Alex

Plan a yerba mate visit

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