National Yerba Mate Festival

Fiesta Nacional de la Yerba Mate

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Carnival & ParadeApostoles
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe festival runs a genuine technical
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ARS
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

National Yerba Mate Festival in Apostoles

Argentina's national celebration of yerba mate, held in Apostoles, Misiones since 1972, tracing back to a first edition in 1944 attended by the sitting president. Combines producer honors and a technical program on mate cultivation with concerts, craft stalls, and the crowning of a Yerba Mate Queen.

The first Fiesta Nacional de la Yerba Mate was inaugurated on October 5, 1944, in Posadas, with President Edelmiro Farrell in attendance alongside a National Congress of Tobacco and an exhibition of regional work -- a sign of how closely the early festival was tied to broader Misiones agricultural promotion rather than yerba mate alone.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival runs a genuine technical program, the Technological Days of Yerba Mate, where growers and processors present real advances in cultivation and industrial processing -- a rarer feature than the usual entertainment-only format of Argentine harvest festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Yerba Mate Queen contest draws candidates from all 17 departments of Misiones province plus two from Corrientes, reflecting how the crop dominates the regional economy rather than functioning as a token local product

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival awards the Order of Yerba Mate to honored producers and crowns a Yerba Mate Queen selected from candidates representing every department of Misiones province plus two from Corrientes

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For National Yerba Mate Festival, plan transport around the exact Apostoles venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing for Misiones' warm and often humid climate, with a change of footwear if you plan to move between fairground stands and any outdoor demonstration areas that may...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For National Yerba Mate Festival, stay near the part of Apostoles you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

ARS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.91 S, 55.75 WOpen in Google Maps

Apostoles, Misiones, Argentina

Nearest airportENO — Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez
TransportFor National Yerba Mate Festival, plan transport around the exact Apostoles venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor National Yerba Mate Festival, stay near the part of Apostoles you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Apostoles via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Apostoles, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing for Misiones' warm and often humid climate, with a change of footwear if you plan to move between fairground stands and any outdoor demonstration areas that may have uneven or muddy ground.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Argentina and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Yerba Mate Festival?

National Yerba Mate Festival is listed for November · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Yerba Mate Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Apostoles, Argentina. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Apostoles, Misiones, Argentina

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
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