Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
Description
Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day. Marvel at the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient ahuehuete known for having the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua, exploring its impressive petrified waterfalls and refreshing natural pools. Enjoy a delicious buffet with local flavors and vegan options, then dive into the history of Mitla with a certified bilingual guide. Discover the traditional textiles of Teotitlán del Valle, made with wool and natural pigments using ancestral techniques. To complete the experience, learn about Oaxaca’s mezcal tradition with a visit to an artisanal mezcal distillery, where you will discover the production process and enjoy a guided tasting. Everything is included so you can experience Oaxaca with comfort, culture, nature, and flavor in one unforgettable tour. Note: The tour is offered in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there is a reduced number of bookings, the experience may be operated bilingually to ensure the service can take place.
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Itinerary
Meet us at the designated meeting point located at Melchor Ocampo 1017, where this experience will begin.
In Santa María del Tule, you will discover an impressive Montezuma cypress (ahuehuete), considered the widest tree in the world. Our guide will share fascinating historical insights, fun facts, and the legends that have made this natural wonder famous over time. Additionally, if you wish, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a local breakfast featuring traditional delights such as memelitas, tamales, and freshly brewed coffee."
Explora las impresionantes cascadas petrificadas de Hierve el Agua, con una estancia de 2 horas y 30 minutos que te permitirá disfrutar del lugar con tranquilidad. Comenzarás con una caminata por los senderos, donde podrás admirar las diferentes formaciones, manantiales y las vistas panorámicas del conjunto de cascadas. El punto más espectacular se encuentra en la base de la cascada más alta, ideal para capturar fotos memorables. Después de la caminata, podrás refrescarte en las pozas minerales, relajarte contemplando el paisaje o simplemente meditar rodeado de montañas y la belleza natural del sitio.
Explore the fascinating archaeological site of Mitla accompanied by a certified guide, who will reveal the history, secrets, and worldview of the Zapotec culture. Admire the impressive architecture of its palaces and capture unique photos of a site rich in history and tradition.
Visit Teotitlán del Valle, a village renowned for its handwoven wool rugs crafted using ancestral pedal loom techniques. Discover how local artisans create vibrant, long-lasting colors using natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and insects such as cochineal, pomegranate, and indigo. This tradition, passed down through generations, reflects Oaxaca’s rich cultural heritage and deep respect for the environment. Take the opportunity to learn about the artisanal process and bring home a one-of-a-kind rug directly from the hands of talented local weavers.
At this traditional mezcal house, visitors will discover the full production process of mezcal, one of Oaxaca’s most iconic beverages. Learn about the different varieties of agave and observe the time-honored techniques of cooking, crushing, fermentation, and distillation—methods that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. At the end of the visit, you’ll enjoy a tasting of various mezcals produced on-site, experiencing firsthand the authentic flavors of this Oaxacan tradition. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of this ancestral spirit while immersing yourself in the culture and traditions of Oaxaca.
We will return to the city, where drop-off will be provided a few blocks from the main Zócalo. However, if any traveler prefers to be dropped off at a different point along the route, they may request this directly with the guide.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring an extra clothes and comfortable clothes for the staying in Hierve el Agua
Reviews(1,375)
Pavel has a great passion for Oaxaca and know so much, and loves to share it. Learned a ton, and the passing was good.
Our guide Fernando has a enough knowledge and experience to guide. I joined alone but I could enjoy the tour. There were several stop points to go restroom and that helped. It would be better if tour ends 1 hour earlier.
Fernando is such a phenomenal tour guide!! He made a wonderful full day trip, we’ll try to do some other tours with him!
It was great Fernando was our guild and very informative. Great experience
Great experience. Seamless pickup process and detailed information both in Spanish and English, given by our guide Pavel throughout the whole tour. Super straightforward. I'd recommend it to anyone!
Fernando and Oscar war great. Trip was smooth and team has great knowledge
Simply excellent. Fernando was incredibly friendly, informative, and energetic; the tour was well organized; and the sights were extraordinary. Never a dull moment!
Magical experience with Fernando, our guide for the day. He is overflowing with knowledge and stories, all of which are interesting. The tour is worth the trip, and you will discover the main activities around Oaxaca. From France, solo traveler.
Fernando is very passionate and knowledgeable about all the subjects and happy to answer any questions. And it's a great way to see the highlights Oaxaca in one full day.
A long day but a very well organised and enjoyable one. Fernando was very knowledgeable and kept us informed at all points of the trip.
