The mate is a typical hot drink in the Gran Chaco region that originated from the Guarani Indians using yerba mate leaves to make an infusion for its health benefits. Today, many people in the region, known as Chaqueños, drink mate in the morning and afternoon as part of their daily routine and culture. The sharing of mate is a symbol of communication and connection across communities in South America, with each person putting their own spin on preparing the traditional drink.

1. THE MATE
TYPICAL HOT DRINK IN
THE GRAN CHACO REGION

2. THE HISTORY
Originally, the
infusion of yerba
mate was used by
the Guarani Indians
as an effective
remedy against
stomach pain and
headaches.Tumpa
was said, the God of
Good, came down to
earth to teach the
Guarani people to
prepare a beverage
with an herb that
was unknown
energy and health.

3. MANY CHAQUENOS PEOPLE (THAT
MEAN NATIVE OF GRAN CHACO
REGION) DRINK THE MATE INTHE
BREAKFAST AND AFTERNOON TEA
It is called the mate infusion is
prepared from leaves of yerba
mate, a plant native to South
America, these are previously
dried, cut and ground for later use
THE REALITY

4. The sharing of mate is one of the South American
symbols for communication of Gran Chaco region in
the countries of Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and
Bolivia. Many people have acquired the art of
making mate "and each one introduces some
variants of their own particular taste
TRADITION OF TOWN PEOPLE

5. SOMETIMES I DRANKAL ONE IN
MY HOUSE OR INVITED
FRIENDS
TRADITION OF
MY FAMILY CULTURE

6. DISTANCE STILL NOT FORGET THE
CUSTOMS