Food South America

The World of Yerba Mate

Get out your gourd. Yerba Mate is the South American tea that deserves all its praise Words by Matt Dursum If you’ve traveled to South America, you’ve likely seen people of all ages walking around with gourds or egg-shaped ceramic cups with a straw and a large thermos of water. This is the omnipresent mate culture of South America, a tea drinking practice that puts other tea-obsessed places like England and Japan to shame.  Yerba…

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South America

The Curious Markets of Montevideo

Built along the strategic natural harbor of Montevideo Bay, the city of Montevideo continues to be a South American urban jewel and hub for culture and cuisine. What a better way to experience this than to shop at its famous markets. Towering enclosed spaces and open air strolls; these are not just ordinary markets. They are the hearts of the city.  Feria de Tristán Narvaja (Sunday) Sunday markets fill an important communal role in city…

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