Buenos Aires is a city that prides itself on its vibrant culture, and the Mate and Paint Experience offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy it. By combining the traditional ritual of mate drinking with the creative exploration of painting, this experience promises to delight the senses and leave participants with a newfound appreciation for the city’s rich heritage. As they indulge in local pastries and learn about the significance of mate, you will discover why this activity has become a beloved tradition among locals.
About Your Stay

- Visitors can enjoy a unique mate and painting experience while tasting a variety of traditional Argentine pastries in Buenos Aires.
- The activity includes complimentary beverages, art materials, and a cultural insight into the significance of mate.
- The experience is hosted in a centrally located venue and can accommodate up to 10 travelers.
- Special arrangements can be made for dietary restrictions, and the activity is stroller-accessible.
- Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience.
Experience Overview
The activity on offer is a mate and paint experience, which also includes a pastry tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
It has received 10 total reviews, all of which recommend the experience to travelers. Priced from $62.00 per person, the experience allows for free cancellation up to 24 hours before it starts.
Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Argentine pastries, such as medialunas and dulce de leche cookies, along with beverages like coffee, tea, and mate cocido, while creating their own artwork using provided materials and equipment.
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Pastry Offerings

A variety of traditional Argentine pastries are offered, including medialunas (crescent-shaped pastries), cañoncitos de dulce de leche (small pastries filled with dulce de leche), Lengüitas con pastelera (cream-filled pastries), and tortitas negras (flat, round pastries).
Also on the menu are alfajorcitos de maicena, cornstarch cookies with dulce de leche, decorated with coconut flakes.
Plus, biscochitos de grasa, salty, soft cookies made with flour, fats, water, and leavening, are served.
These authentic pastries complement the mate tasting, creating a well-rounded cultural experience for participants.
Included Amenities

Beverages like coffee, tea, and mate cocido (the tea version of mate) are provided for participants.
The experience also includes all necessary art materials, such as acrylics, brushes, jars, napkins, pencils, and paper. An apron is provided to protect clothing.
Each participant will receive their own wooden mate cup and bombilla (metal straw) for the mate tasting portion of the activity.
The included mate tasting allows travelers to sample this traditional Argentine drink and learn about its cultural significance.
Meeting Details

At the corner of Avenida Independencia and Salta, you will meet at the Bonnie and Clyde bar to begin the mate and paint experience. The meeting point is easily accessible, with public transportation nearby. However, the building has 30 steps, making it not wheelchair accessible, though stroller access is available. Solo travelers will be accommodated, with the activity shifting to a picnic-style format in the Lagos de Palermo area if there’s only one booking. The group size is limited to a maximum of 10 travelers, and service animals are allowed.
| Meeting Details | | |
|—————–|–|–|
| Meeting Point | Avenida Independencia & Salta, Buenos Aires (corner of Bonnie and Clyde bar) | |
| Accessibility | Not wheelchair accessible; stroller accessible; service animals allowed; public transportation nearby | |
| Stairs | 30 steps to access building | |
| Group Size | Maximum of 10 travelers | |
| Solo Travelers | Activity may shift to picnic style in Lagos de Palermo area if only one booking | |
Participant Information

The group size for the mate and paint experience is limited to a maximum of 10 travelers.
Infants aged 0-3 are welcome, but they must sit on laps and can’t participate in the activity.
The experience caters to those with dietary restrictions, but travelers must notify the organizers in advance for special arrangements.
If there’s only one booking, the activity may shift to a picnic-style format in the Lagos de Palermo area.
The experience is accessible for strollers, and service animals are allowed.
However, it isn’t wheelchair accessible, and there are 30 steps to access the building.
Booking and Cancellation Policy

Travelers can book the mate and paint experience in Buenos Aires through the provided online platform. The price starts at $62.00 per person.
The activity has a cancellation policy that allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts. This gives travelers flexibility to adjust their plans if needed. Participants are advised to review the cancellation terms carefully before booking.
The platform’s booking system provides a seamless and convenient way for travelers to secure their spot in this unique cultural and culinary experience in the heart of Argentina’s capital city.
What to Expect

Participants can expect to enjoy the rich cultural traditions of Argentina during this mate and paint experience in Buenos Aires.
They’ll sip on the country’s iconic beverage, mate, while savoring a tasting of traditional pastries like medialunas and alfajorcitos. Equipped with art supplies, you will then create their own artistic masterpiece, guided by an experienced instructor.
The intimate group setting allows for personalized attention and ample time to learn about the techniques and history behind the mate tradition.
Whether an artist or not, this experience offers a unique blend of culture, cuisine, and creativity in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Questions About Your Stay

Is the Experience Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans?
The experience can accommodate vegetarians and vegans, as long as they notify the provider in advance. Special arrangements can be made to substitute the pastry offerings with suitable options. Participants with dietary restrictions are encouraged to communicate their needs.
Can We Take the Painted Cups Home After the Activity?
Yes, participants can take the painted mate cups home after the activity. The experience includes providing each traveler with a wooden mate cup and bombilla which they will decorate and keep as a souvenir.
Are the Pastries Freshly Made On-Site or Delivered?
The pastries are freshly made on-site. According to the experience overview, the offering includes traditional Argentine pastries like medialunas, cañoncitos de dulce de leche, and alfajorcitos de maicena, which are prepared at the location.
Is Photography Allowed During the Experience?
Participants are welcome to take photos during the experience. The host encourages capturing the pastry tasting, mate preparation, and painting activity to create lasting memories of the artistic and culinary journey.
Do We Get to Keep the Mate Cup and Bombilla After the Tasting?
Participants get to keep the wooden mate cup and bombilla (straw) used during the tasting. These are included as part of the experience and travelers can take them home as souvenirs.
Final Verdict On This Stay
The Mate and Paint Experience in Buenos Aires offers a unique culture. Participants can enjoy traditional mate, indulge in local pastries, and unleash their creativity through painting. With all materials provided and flexible cancellation, it’s an engaging outing that celebrates the vibrant arts and culinary traditions of the city.
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