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Hierve el Agua Tour: Early Access & Relaxation
5.0
80 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
This is the ideal way to explore Hierve el Agua. Arriving ahead of the crowds allows for a peaceful walk through the waterfalls, along with opportunities to swim and unwind. There are no unnecessary stops.
This is the ideal way to explore Hierve el Agua. Arriving ahead of the crowds allows for a peaceful walk through the waterfalls, along with opportunities to swim and unwind. There are no unnecessary stops.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hierve el Agua - Experience the stunning beauty of the petrified waterfalls at Hierve el Agua, formed over millennia by water rich in calcium carbonate.
This is the ideal way to explore Hierve el Agua. The group will be small, allowing for a leisurely walk through the waterfalls, swimming, and relaxation, without any unnecessary stops.
The meeting…
- Hierve el Agua - Experience the stunning beauty of the petrified waterfalls at Hierve el Agua, formed over millennia by water rich in calcium carbonate.
This is the ideal way to explore Hierve el Agua. The group will be small, allowing for a leisurely walk through the waterfalls, swimming, and relaxation, without any unnecessary stops.
The meeting point is in the center of Oaxaca. From there, the journey to Hierve el Agua will commence
(1:30 hr. [70 km]).
Upon arrival, the hike to the petrified waterfalls will begin. The group will visit the best viewpoints to enjoy breathtaking views, then proceed to the base to admire their grandeur from below. The return journey will lead to the natural pools, perfect for swimming and unwinding.
The day will conclude with a delightful lunch at local food stalls.
Afterward, the return trip to Oaxaca will begin.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- All entry and toll fees are covered.
- Transportation: 6-passenger vehicle with AC
- Local guide fees,
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guides In-person: English, Spanish
- Hiking poles
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guides In-person: English, Spanish
- Hiking poles
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Reforma
We meet in the main entrance of the etnobothanical garden
reforma St corner with Constitucion St
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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David_s
Feb 14, 2026
Highly recommend! Supportive & knowledgeable guide - The site is spectacular - like nowhere else in the world. It was fun to swim in the (cold!) natural mineral water pools. More importantly, our guide, Paul, was wonderful: He was very solicitous and helpful to members of our group who worried that the hike might be too strenuous. (It IS fairly strenuous - wear good hiking shoes! -but they provide hiking poles, which are helpful.). Also, Paul has a deep knowledge of the area, the unusual trees and agave plants, and the indigenous people’s system for making mezcal - and his English is perfect.
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Taoofwoooo
Feb 12, 2026
Loved it! - We had a great visit to the Hierve el Agua with Paul! We loved the extra hiking and extended time at the falls. Local information was very helpful and informative. Super tour!
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Dawn_s
Feb 11, 2026
Beauty in the Mountains - Excellent tour with Paul. Leaving early to beat the crowds and heat is well worth the early start!! The hike delivers breathtaking views of the falls, mountains and springs.
Our local guide, Miguel was highly knowledgeable and explained about the various agaves and how the falls and pools are formed. For English only speakers, Paul’s English translation was excellent.
Paul provided hiking poles, which was much appreciated by me, a 64 year old woman with arthritis.
We had time to swim and cool off in the pools and to have lunch before returning to the city.
There were 12 on the tour and the van was very comfortable.
There was no rushing, it was a relaxed pace.
One of the best things to do while visiting Oaxaca.
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Kathryn_a
Feb 11, 2026
A must do! - This entire experience was amazing and highly recommend. Paul was an amazing guide, and the entire experience was informative, well paced and truly unique. Bring your sneakers, sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle for the hike down and up the waterfall and bring your bathing suit and a towel for the pools (although the water is extremely cold). There are bathrooms and changing rooms for the pools, and the entire drive to and from the waterfall is about 1.5 hours each way. Cannot recommend the experience enough!
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Annie_j
Feb 3, 2026
Beautiful! - This is really worth the trip! And it is nice to travel early to get a head start. The guide was really good and took good care of everybody. The "waterfall" was impressive and unique. A really cool spot!
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Heidihd7078pn
Feb 2, 2026
What a special experience! - For us, this early morning excursion was perfect! The ride was very entertaining with views of the mountains/nature all around and the (English) explanations from Paul. There were not many visitors when we descended from the area to the foot of the “waterfall” with another guide, in between photo stops and explanations of plants etc. Then ascent, which due to the unfamiliar height repeatedly forced breaks, but was well doable (we are 66 and 75 J) I took the opportunity to swim! Refreshing, but despite the wind a special experience. Changing rooms there. Afterwards possibility to eat and again exchange and tips from the guide Paul and the fellow travelers (our group was 7 people) Definitely a sacred place for the locals, but also a special place, for people with love of nature!
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Matt
Jan 29, 2026
Luis our guide was excellent - Enjoyed the tour. Avoided all the tourist trap locations and Luis our guide was excellent and gave us lots of local info about Oaxaca and also some great restaurant and bar recommendations. The hike was very chill.
Got back into town at about 1:45pm which was perfect.
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Cheryl_m
Jan 28, 2026
Great way to Hierve de Agua - The park is enormous, but the area around the waterfall is concentrated and easy to experience. There are many stairs. Photos don't do it justice; this us absolutely worth seeing. You don't need to swim (my partner did). We came early on a weekday, and it was quiet and uncrowded.
Our ticket included entrance fee and a guide. Luis, our driver and guide, was terrific. He engaged a guide in the park who told us about Hierve de Agua, plants, etc. (In Spanish). During the trip, Luis talked to us about Oaxaca State, the folks who live here, the history, mezcal, etc. Highy recommend this trip and Luis!
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Jana_r
Jan 26, 2026
A lovely day with a walk and a swim - This was a great trip that took us straight to Hierve el Agua and after a short hike we were ready to cool off in the pools (very refreshing). The pools and views are just stunning! Then we stopped for a lunch at local restaurant before heading back. Overall, a great half-day trip!
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Christopher_r
Jan 13, 2026
An absolute must! - On a whim, my wife and I decided to check out the half-day tour to Hierve el Agua, and could not have been happier! Our guide, Paul, was super-knowledgeable and we felt very safe in his care. The mountain and canyon views were nothing short of spectacular and warm mineral pools did wonders for my aches LOL.
After a leisurely and informative tour of the area, we had a delicious lunch before heading back to Oaxaca. About 15 minutes after being dropped off, I realized I left something behind. Paul did not hesitate to come back and drop it off for me, thanks again Paul!
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