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Hierve el Agua Day Tour: Exploring Oaxaca's Culture, History, Art, and Gastronomy
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Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, art, and gastronomy of Oaxaca on the Hierve el Agua Day Tour. Explore petrified waterfalls, ancient archaeological sites, traditional crafts, and indulge in local cuisine and mezcal tasting.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, art, and gastronomy of Oaxaca on the Hierve el Agua Day Tour. Explore petrified waterfalls, ancient archaeological sites, traditional crafts, and indulge in local cuisine and mezcal tasting.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hierve el Agua - The tour includes a visit to the town of Roagia, home to the stunning petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Guests will have 2 hours of free time to hike, take in the breathtaking views, and enjoy the natural pools.
- Zona Arqueológica de Mitla - The itinerary features a visit to the Mitla archaeological zone, with a guided…
- Hierve el Agua - The tour includes a visit to the town of Roagia, home to the stunning petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Guests will have 2 hours of free time to hike, take in the breathtaking views, and enjoy the natural pools.
- Zona Arqueológica de Mitla - The itinerary features a visit to the Mitla archaeological zone, with a guided tour lasting approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour. Participants will learn about the site’s history and experience the enchanting and mystical atmosphere of these ancient structures.
- San Pablo Villa de Mitla - A stop is planned for a meal at a restaurant offering a buffet of traditional Oaxacan cuisine.
- Teotitlán del Valle - The tour includes a visit to a master craftsman’s workshop, where guests will discover the processes involved in creating the famous wool rugs, including spinning, dyeing, and weaving.
- Teotitlán del Valle - The itinerary also includes a visit to a mezcal factory and outlet. A tour with local staff will explain the production process of this traditional Oaxacan spirit, followed by a tasting of various mezcals and mezcal creams.
- Tule Tree - The tour concludes with a visit to the renowned Tule Tree, where the guide will discuss its history and significance.
What's Included
- Departure from hotel and return to the city center
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified guide
- Departure from hotel and return to the city center
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We’re set to explore the significant facets of Oaxaca, encompassing its culture, history, art, and culinary offerings. Our professional-led tour will take us to 6 distinctive sites. We’ll explore the fossilized waterfalls at Hierve el Agua, with 2 hours of our own leisure time. The stunning archaeological site of Mitla is next on our list; a certified…
We’re set to explore the significant facets of Oaxaca, encompassing its culture, history, art, and culinary offerings. Our professional-led tour will take us to 6 distinctive sites. We’ll explore the fossilized waterfalls at Hierve el Agua, with 2 hours of our own leisure time. The stunning archaeological site of Mitla is next on our list; a certified guide will escort us on a 40-minute to an hour tour. We’ll indulge our taste buds in a buffet restaurant serving traditional local cuisine. A trip to Teotitlán del Valle will allow us to glance into the home studio of a wool rug craftsman. A visit to a mezcal factory, outlet, or palenque is organized to savor the noted alcoholic drink of the state. Concluding our tour, we visit the renowned tule tree at Santa María el Tule that is popular for its impressive girth and age.
- Pick-up from hotels is between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., this varies by the route to be followed by the driver.
- The total tour time may vary due to factors such as departures and returns to hotels, transfers between destinations, among others.
- Due to the demand during holiday seasons and festivals the number of travelers on this tour can be expanded.
- The order of the itinerary can be modified by situations outside the company and for the benefit of the user.
- If necessary, the tour is conducted in English and Spanish by the same guide.
- They are shared tours and seats are reserved. If you require extra space for size or personal items, reserve another space and let us know so we can make an adjustment.
- Due to festivals or activities within the city in high seasons the completion point may vary.
- Not recommended for people with walking problems.
Location
C. Macedonio Alcalá 201
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
The office is on Macedonio Alcalá street or Andador Turístico just in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between Morelos and Murguía streets.
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
4.7
(136 Ratings)
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Alan_m
Apr 7, 2026
Even though there were... - Even though there were some pickup issues in the morning the team more than made up for it. Denisse was incredibly accommodating and the driver Carlos was very friendly and had great energy. Was an excellent day overall!
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Amy_h
Mar 30, 2026
Great tour filled with... - Great tour filled with many activities! Zenon was very knowledgeable and loved how he shared his on experience from an indigenous community. Also the buffet lunch was delicious! It even had some Oaxacan food we hadn’t found in restaurants yet. Keep in mind the guide doesn’t come with you into Hierve el Agua because that is reserved space for guides who come from the local community, but our guide still shared information beforehand.
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576natalis
Mar 25, 2026
Highly recommended - We are very happy with the tour. We had an extra stop after the tree at a bakery. Tour took 12 hours total, no rush. Our guide was very informative, and shared his own life experiences.
Normally I don’t like guided tours, but this one was just wow. We are super happy to have it on my birthday.
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Lisa_m
Mar 14, 2026
Magnificent day - I wish I could’ve stayed the whole day at Hierve el Agua. The whole tour was fantastic and the guide Sauson (hope I spelled it correctly) was excellent. Other highlights were going to Mitla and the Bitao Mezcal farm. Our guide at the Mezcal farm, Kevin, made it very fun. I was exhausted by the end of the day, so be sure you bring water and snacks.
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Amir_a
Mar 9, 2026
Really fun, you start at... - Really fun, you start at Thule, then get to Hierve fairly early to beat the crowds--it's certainly a place you could spend more time (you get about two hours total), then tour Mitla ruins, then do a Mezcal tasting. It's a lot. Back in town by 7pm-ish. Very glad that I did it. Special thanks to Xenon, a really great guide.
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Lina
Mar 6, 2026
Very nice activity to do - It was a splendid day. Our guide Xiguiee informed us very well throughout the day and all the activities were really interesting. I highly recommend this activity, you will not be disappointed.
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36abbyn
Feb 13, 2026
Worthwhile day tour - authentic and not commercial. - A lot of companies offer similar tours, so it can be hard to choose, but we were very happy with Istmo! Communication, driver, van and schedule were all very well handled; we prefer a small tour, and this one was about 10 people. We liked this tour because you get to see all of the major sites in the Tlacolula Valley without feeling rushed. Also, we did not want to spend a full three hours at Hierve en Agua; two hours is plenty, unless you want to take the full hike down to the base of the falls and back. Otherwise, if you just want to do a small hike and take a dip in the pools, two hours is more than sufficient. Highlights were the tour of Mitla, the mezcal tour and tasting, and the stop at a rug weaver. We had plenty of time at each and felt no pressure to buy anything, while learning a lot.
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Michael_r
Feb 13, 2026
Great full day tour - The tour is very well planned out with very attentive tour guides. They will make stops in the early morning if needed to a local shop for coffee/water/snacks as it is an all day tour. Rocio made sure she explained to us where things were right before we entered a location to prepare us for what was to come. During the road trips out to the sites they would give us facts about Oaxaca and the pueblitos. Depending on the site they would accompany us to explain a few things. 10/10 recommend.
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Spela_z
Feb 9, 2026
Something for everybody - It is a very nice tour where you can see phenomenal nature on one side and traditional crafts on the other. For the cherry on top, you can find out something about the rich history of that place.
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Amy_m
Feb 13, 2026
Beautiful hierba de agua - Great guide very knowledgeable
Great driver safe driver
The ride is long and the bus got very hot at times
The stops that I enjoyed was the tree , archeological site and the making of the mescal
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