Wonderful long day of varied experiences. - A long, sometimes hard, wonderful day! We started early, 6am, and headed out to the countryside and enjoyed an authentic Oaxacan breakfast at a family restaurant where 5 generations live. Our second stop was El Hievre de Agua. We started at the top and hiked down, around, and up. This allowed great differing views. The hike up was steep and does require a small bit of climbing but the reward is the 3 pools and valley views. We had ample time there before heading down to a box canyon. This trail is very rocky, steep at times, and full of sand so closed toed shoes with good treads are a must. The box canyon has a small stream ending with a small waterfall. You don't need water shoes but there are some uncomfortable rocks as you walk. The rock formations and seeping water are beautiful. Lastly, a stop at a small family owned and run mezcal producer. We learned an incredible amount about the labor intensive process to grow, harvest, and produce mezcal. We left with an immense appreciation for Mezcal and a nice meal. Our guide, Diego, was friendly and knowledgeable. In sum, this is a wonderful experience. It is very hot so bring lots of water, sunscreen, good shoes for hiking, and be prepared for some steep climbs and decent. I borrowed hiking poles and was very happy they were available.

Amazing guide, attention to detail, beautiful hike! - The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the different plants and nature! The hike was enjoyable, and ended up far from crowds in an amazing secluded waterfall. The snacks, the water, the transportation - everything was perfectly thought through! The best day I had my entire trip to Mexico.

A full day, culturally-immersive adventure that is well-worth your time! - What an amazing day! You start at 6AM at Coyote Aventuras' office, but we promise it's worth the early start. We headed straight out of the city to Hierve el Agua. The drive is about 1.5 hours, so there's time to rest after the early start. Once up in the village near the waterfall we stopped at a family-run restaurant with an outdoor kitchen. We had a delicious breakfast and were stuffed by the end. Our time at Hierve el Agua was a great mixture of easy/moderate hiking and time by the pools. It's good to be aware that these springs are COLD water, not hot. They are mineral springs, but not thermal springs. Nevertheless, at 10:30AM in February it was in the high 70s-80sF outside in full sun, and we all took a swim to have the experience! It's worth it. There are also changing rooms and bathrooms ($5 pesos for the bathrooms, so bring small change) so you have a space to change / dry off.) After our time at Hierve el Agua, we proceeded to hike across some valleys, agave fields and oak woods to get to a canyon waterfall that felt like an oasis. We were able to rest or wade in the river without feeling rushed. The hike was very exposed, so you should wear a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and have a long-sleeve shirt to avoid getting burned. Carry more water than you think you need, and wear sturdy hiking / tennis shoes. They were very respectful of people's different hiking paces. We felt very safe and looked after all along the way. These local communities do a lot with tourism, and they really go above and beyond to provide comfort and kindness. Just make sure to show respect for being on their land. After our hike and swim, we headed back in the air-conditioned van to go back down into the valley to Union Zapata to the Rancho Vale Madre for our mid-afternoon lunch and mezcal tasting. Jeronimo taught us about his artesenal mezcal process while his wife served us a hearty lunch at their family's dining table. It was an intimate and attentive experience, and we felt very lucky. We were back to Oaxaca City by 6PM and felt so grateful for such a detailed, in-depth experience! It's was an amazing opportunity.

An amazing experience that I'd highly recommend with Coyote - One of my favorite days in Oaxaca was going on this adventure with Coyote Aventuras. It is a long day but well planned out with all the details delivered as promised with the breakfast, first hike to the petrified waterfall, great views, second hike to the private waterfall and food + mezcal to cap it off. The views are awesome and I was fortunate to be with a great group and tour guide in Marlene. Be aware, the hike can get pretty challenging at times - with the heat, loose gravel and narrow trails. Marlene was a great guide and very patient with our group whenever we needed a longer break or needed extra assistance. The private waterfall at the end of the hike is well worth it though! After that was another van ride to the mezcal farm, which was a great way to end the day. All in all, a very memorable experience that everyone should consider if you're up looking to visit Hierve el Agua and want to combine it with a good hike, great views and mezcal at the end!

Beautiful hike, amazing people, delicious food and awesome mezcal! - Beautiful places, and great culture. Marlene and her team were extremely friendly, and their knowledge of the region, their love for Oaxaca, and their commitment to preserving the country's natural beauty and culture are invaluable. Super well organized. The food was delicious and the mezcal tasting was super interesting and very enjoyable. Swimming in Hierve el Agua was amazing!

A++ Day Trip - Amazing trip with Coyote Aventuras! Santiago was a great guide, his chill approach was great for a fun and relaxing day and I felt very safe with Eduardo driving. An early start on Monday morning meant that we had a ton of time at Hierve el Agua without a ton of other tourists. Bring your own towel. The hike was great, with our relatively fit group it was about 1.5 hrs, mostly downhill but some uphills as well. Mountain trail was rocky and sandy, some sliding around, but as a regular hiker it was pretty routine. Ending at Las Salinas was like a dream-- incredibly beautiful canyon and waterfall-- it was chilly but worth a dip! Recommend bringing shoes like Chacos or Tevas to walk more comfortably up the pebbled stream. The end of the day at the palenque with mezcalero Jeronimo was perfect, we got to learn so much about mezcal production, tried an incredibly variety of mezcals, and had a delicious late lunch made by his family. The view of the mountains and valley from his roof at sunset was an unparalleled! Overall it was a very well-organized trip from 6am to 7pm-- I had a ton of fun, never felt rushed, and had experiences that I otherwise never would have had. Thanks team Coyote!

Authentic and personal experience - We had the best and most authentic experience to wish for in Oaxaca. The team cares for and works closely with the communities. It felt super personal and above all expectations really! Would recommend to everyone.

Must-do for Geology and Mezcal Lovers! - From the moment we were picked up at our hotel, we felt like we were part of a team. Every guide we interacted with from Coyote Aventuras has been incredibly welcoming and friendly. Paola and Diego took us on this day trip to Hierve el Agua. Because Coyote Aventuras has an early morning pickup, you will spend a good amount of time at the springs in solitude! This place is an absolute must see for anyone who geeks out on geology/hydrology. The best part was the hike from Hierve el Agua to Las Salinas. This route takes you through stunning countryside to a swimming hole within a box canyon, which is very refreshing after hiking in the hot sun! After the swim, we headed to Jeronimo's Palenque for a delicious meal and a very thorough mezcal tasting. Jeronimo and his wife will make you feel at home. An incredible experience!

Not to be missed. - This was an amazing experience and adventure. Our guide was exceptionally intuitive and knowledgeable in basically everything - the amazing mineral springs and the surrounding birds, plants, and animals , the local ecology, the political and cultural issues of the state of Oaxaca, etc, etc. She was truly a treasure and her sensitivity and insights made this trip exceptional.

An adventure forever! - The day was perfect organized: Diego and Louis were already waiting for us, so they were more then in time:). Hiking was perfect with enough breaks and wonderful views. Also the Mexcal factory , the people there and the food were amazing. Thanks a lot!!!