This infusion made from the yerba mate, was used originally by the guaraníes. The jesuitics that settled down in the zone improved their culture and with the time this drink became very popular in all Argentina and part of the neighboring countries. You can’t drink mate without trying the chipá (cheese cake) in any visit to the Province.
In Corrientes there are remarkable artisan who make mates (recipient to drink the yerba mate) and bombillas (pipes) of excellent quality, that can be used to enjoy Mate with friends or like refined objects of decoration.