El Agua

Experience the ultimate day trip in Oaxaca with our extensive itinerary tour. Our journey begins at the awe-inspiring Tule tree, a living testament to over 2,000 years of history. Next, we delve into the rich tradition of rug weaving at a workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. The adventure continues with a visit to Mitla Archaeological Site, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and mysterious allure. Cap off the day with a visit to Hierve el Agua, a natural wonder boasting petrified waterfalls, offering a surreal experience like no other in Oaxaca. As we return to the city, indulge in a visit to a traditional mezcal distillery, where mezcal samples await, adding a flavorful conclusion to your unforgettable journey. Things to note: Additional Costs (Paid in Cash) Tule Tree Entrance: $20 MXN Mitla Archaeological Site: $100 MXN Boil Water Entrance Fee: $70 MXN Oaxacan Buffet Lunch: $198 MXN Teotitlan del Valle: No entrance fee Mezcal Distillery Visit: No entrance fee

Marvel at the stunning views of Hierve el agua. Enjoy the natural pools and the surprising height of the waterfalls. Venture on an excursion where you will visit Hierve el Agua alone, a set of two waterfalls that have been petrifying for millions of years due to the mineral solution of calcium carbonate in the water. On the tour, go directly to Hierve el Agua as the only stop. We stayed in the place for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, which is a set of petrified waterfalls that are distinguished by their white color and the more than 200 meters high that make them up. It is located in the Sierra Mixe of Oaxaca, in the town of San Isidro Roaguía in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, 70 kilometers from the capital. Remember to come with breakfast beforehand, or bring a box lunch since we will not make stops. You can buy inside

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or enjoy the spas that are there. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua

We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house – workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will continue to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

The best of Oaxaca with Zapotecos Tours, we have more than 5 years of experience doing our tours, we make all our tours enjoyable and interesting with the firm objective of making you spend an unforgettable day getting to know our people, culture and traditions for each of the places we visit in our tour of natural and cultural beauties.

This is the PERFECT way to visit Hierve el Agua. We will be a small group, and you can walk through the waterfalls, swim and relax. NO unnecessary stops.

We take you to the places that give you the true Oaxacan experience. We manage small groups for a more comfortable experience. On this tour you can learn about the Mezcal process in a high quality distillery. You will know different attractions and we will provide recommendations so you can enjoy our city. We adapt to your needs, in Hierve el Agua you will have the option of hiking (with or without a guide belonging to the community where Hierve el Agua is located) this activity can be performed without a guide perfectly because there are signs that tell you where to go, you will also have the opportunity to cool off in the natural pools, or you can skip hiking if you wish, all this is optional. Our meeting point is at the entrance to the ethnobotanical garden, just behind the well-known church of Santo Domingo. We go to eat at a buffet restaurant, food and drinks are not included in the tour.

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or take a dip in to the pool. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua.

Start your day early when your driver picks you up directly at the lobby of your hotel or airbnb. Our first destination is the impressive natural phenomenon of the petrified waterfalls at Hierve el Agua. Be prepared to be amazed by these formations that are one of a kind! You have two hours to explore, take pictures and learn about the majestic natural pools that seem to have been frozen in time. After visiting Hierve el Agua, we will go to a traditional smoke kitchen, where you will taste a delicious Oaxacan lunch. A real feast for your taste buds! We will visiting Teotitlan del Valle, a Zapotec town of weavers that use ancestral techniques to dye lamb wool and make fantastic rugs with incredible self-made designs. After we will stop a Mezcal factory. Our exciting tour ends around 3:00 p.m. when we drop you off at your hotel or Airbnb with unforgettable memories and new friends. You will then have the rest of the afternoon for other activities.

We are the only ones to take you to see the most attractive points of Oaxaca in a single day. Monte Albán, the archaeological site par excellence, learn the history from one of the tourist guides. Boils the water natural attraction in the mountains of Oaxaca, it is visited by thousands of people a year. Place where you can take the time to swim or walk to reach the foot of the petrified waterfalls more than 35 meters high. Mezcal is a typical drink that is currently considered one of the cleanest alcoholic beverages in the world. By the traditional distillation system. You will have the opportunity to learn about its process and tasting with more than 15 types of agaves endemic to Oaxaca. Teotitlán del Valle, considered the place of the gods, is a town located in the Valley of Oaxaca that comes from the Zapotec culture, which preserves the tradition of its textiles with the famous wool rugs and their natural dyes. Learn about the process of this textile that is so representative of Oaxaca.

Join to us and discover five of the most fantastic places in Oaxaca. Our first stop is in front of the majestic Tule Tree, a gigantic ancestor that has seen many centuries go by in history. Then, we will go deep into the archaeological site of Mitla. You will feel the energy of the steps that echoed there many centuries ago while you explore the patios and the intricate mosaic designs that decorate the walls. Our next stop will take you to the Petrified Waterfalls at Hierve el Agua. We will be here one hour and then we will stop at a buffet with authentic Oaxacan Food. At Teotitlan del Valle you will witness the ability and passion of local craftsmen that creating authentic works of art using ancestral techniques. To finish this unforgettable journey, we will go to an authentic mezcal distillery. Its aromas and unique flavors will transport you to Oaxaca's own essence. Enioy a tasting that will bring your senses to life and that will give you a pleasing gift to your taste.

my experience offer a chance to know the chatina culture of my comunity. I live in the village and only with my experience you can visit 2 tradicional houses where the families produce cheese and tortillas, part of our economic activity. we will know our hot springs zone called atotonilco, and we will can give a litte shower to the horses in to the river and ride without sadle like the local people do it in raining season. This experience can be private for big families.

In this tour you will be able to appreciate the blue of the water, the green of the vegetation, the constant breeze and the inexhaustible aquatic sound contribute to make of this place, one of the most spectacular and unforgettable of Chiapas.

On this wonderful tour you will have a little bit of everything since you will learn about the culture, its beauty and legends, you will taste mezcal, you will eat delicious traditional food and you will enjoy unique and beautiful landscapes, in addition to being filled with joy and learning.

The tour will begin by visiting the majestic Tule Tree, an ahuehuete that is more than 2000 years old. From Tuesday to Sunday don´t miss Mitla, a town and municipal seat in the state of Oaxaca, famous for being the site of the archaeological ruins of Mitla. Continue to Hierve el agua, it is in the heart of a steep mountain range that during the dry season is characterized by its extreme aridity. Natural beauty is not the only attraction of this site. Later we will visit Teotitlán del Valle, a community where residents are dedicated to making handicrafts on a pedal loom, with wool rugs standing out. An artisan will demonstrate how they obtain the different colors with natural products such as cochineal, indigo, etc. On the route, a stop of 1 hour will be made in a mezcal distillery to learn about the process of its elaboration in an artisanal way and we will have a tasting of this famous Oaxacan drink

Embark on a half-day journey from Oaxaca City to Hierve el Agua, a natural wonder featuring petrified waterfalls and mineral-rich pools. After a scenic 1.5-hour drive, enjoy free time to swim, hike, or photograph the breathtaking landscapes before returning to Oaxaca City.

To guarantee a low price, we offer you a combo of two tours. We recommend this combo, if it is your first visit to Oaxaca. We have new and modern vehicles, with government permits to transport and also with insurance. Avoid taking free excursions, they don't guarantee you have a certified guide. The order of the tours may change. You should consider that the tours are in continuous days. We only use vans for tours.

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Discover the BREATHTAKING beauty of the petrified waterfalls at Hierve el Agua. Witness stunning rock formations that resemble frozen waterfalls as we explore the site on foot and take a REFRESHING swim, all while enjoying the AWE-INSPIRING views of the surrounding landscapes. Fully guided in both ENGLISH and Spanish. This is the perfect way to visit Hierve el Agua, hike around the formations and relax at the pools WITHOUT the addition of UNNECESSARY stops to actually see the place up and down with no rush. We'll meet in downtown Oaxaca. Then, we'll begin our journey to Hierve el Agua (1:30 hr. drive). Once we arrive, we'll start the hike to the PETRIFIED waterfalls, go to the most amazing viewpoints, hike down to the base to it from below and appreciate its stunning beauty. We'll continue the hike and come back up to spend some time relaxing in the natural pools where you can dip your feet or even go for a full body dive. We'll finish off trying delicious food at a local eatery.