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Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day

By Zapotecos Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$103 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 flavours 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 flavour 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.

Activity location

  • Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)
    • 1015 Melchor Ocampo
    • 68000, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Melchor Ocampo 1017A
    • 1017A Melchor Ocampo
    • 68083, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textiles and Mezcal for a Day

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$103.31 x 1 AdultAU$103.31
Total
Price is AU$103.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks and coffee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admissions to the visited sites: Hierve el Agua, the Tule Tree, and the Mitla Archaeological Zone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide at Hierve el Agua
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified bilingual guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mezcal tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Please note that a buffet lunch and drinks are not included in the price of the tour and are at the client's expense.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring extra clothes, swimming suit and comfortable shoes for the stay in Hierve el Agua.

Activity itinerary

Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)

  • 10m
Meet us at the designated meeting point located at Melchor Ocampo 1017, where this experience will begin.

Santa Maria del Tule

  • 40m
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."

Hierve el Agua

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Teotitlan del Valle

  • 1h
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 colours 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.

El Rey de Matatlan

  • 1h
At this traditional mezcal house, visitors will discover the full production process of mezcal, one of Oaxaca’s most iconic drinks. 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 first-hand the authentic flavours 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.

Zocalo

  • 5m
We will return to the city, where drop-off will be provided a few blocks from the main Zócalo. However, if any traveller prefers to be dropped off at a different point along the route, they may request this directly with the guide.

Location

Activity location

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    Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)
    • 1015 Melchor Ocampo
    • 68000, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Melchor Ocampo 1017A
    • 1017A Melchor Ocampo
    • 68083, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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