🧉 Mate Tea at Lanín Volcano

🌋 Why It's Special Lanín Volcano (3,776m) straddles Argentina & Chile, its snow-capped cone dominating Neuquén’s skyline. Sipping mate here isn’t just a drink—it’s a Patagonian ritual! Locals share this herbal tea (rich in vitamins 🍃) while admiring the volcano, sacred to the Mapuche people78. ✨ Best Spots for Mate with a View Huechulafquen Lake: Picnic on its black-sand beaches, steaming mate in hand Quila Quina Hot Springs: Warm up with tea after soaking in thermal waters. Tromen Lake: Near the Chilean border, where guanacos often wander by8. 📌 Pro Tips How to Drink: Pass the mate gourd clockwise—never stir the straw (bombilla)! Buy Local: Grab organic yerba mate from San Martín de los Andes’ markets. Winter Magic: Pair with churrasco sandwiches during ski season at Chapelco⛷️ #PatagoniaTraditions #VolcanoVibes