Boil the Water and Distillery of Mezcal Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua.

Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls.

The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing.

There you can go hiking with local guides, or take a dip in to the pool.

After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca.

There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist.

The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hierve el Agua entrance fee included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Free mezcal samples!

What To Expect

Hierve el Agua

Hierve el agua is a natural park of petrified waterfalls, where time and water have formed impressive landscapes and incredible views. You can swim and hike. The entrance fee is $65 MXN pesos. And it is not included in the tour.

3 hours • Admission Included

Full explanation of agave distillation, plus free mezcal samples.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Boil the Water and Distillery of Mezcal Tour

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day!
Per Olof A,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guides and great experiences. Hierva del aqua was fantastic and the Mezcal tasting well organized. Mezcal was good too.
Fun, engaging trip with well-timed stops
alisoncL1639DJ,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was great! Margarita was so fun and energetic. The drive wasn't too long and the stop at the bakery along the way was great. Hierve del Agua was well worth the trip and 3 hours was the perfect amount of time to go on the long hike, swim in the pools, and have a bite to eat after. The distillery was a lot of fun - be prepared to drink a lot of mezcal! Overall would definitely recommend. It was a great day.
Great trip and awesome tour guides.
Navigator54501459675,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome trip with Margarita and Rodrigo. Stopped at a bakery first and had some good bread. Then headed to Hierve el Agua which was our primary destination and it did not disappoint. We hiked the full loop for best view of the petrified waterfalls and then had time to take a dip in the refreshing pools and finished with a quick bite to eat. Then headed to a mezcal factory to learn about the process of making the mezcal. And had tastings where we tried 15 different flavors and they were generous with the pours. Both guides were very knowledgeable about the area and Oaxacan culture and we learned a lot of facts. and made the tour interesting and fun. I would recommend oaxaca by locals company and definitely Margarita and Rodrigo.
Stef was a great host,...
Joseph H,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Stef was a great host, engaging and funny throughout. The trip also felt like we had the perfect amount of time in each place
Brilliant Day
Nicola H,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Margarita was very knowledgeable and funny, the timings of the trip were just right for those who wanted to hike and those who didn’t, loved the stops at the Bakery and the Mezcal Distillery, really interesting. Carlos the driver was a very safe driver 🙏
Perfect day in the mountains
Swamo7836,
Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was wonderful The guides were extremely informative and super up beat and made for a great group experience. We also had superb weather which definitely made the hiking experience a day to remember The mezcal tasting was very enjoyable and provided a good understanding of the types and processes that go into making mezcal I highly recommend recommend this for a great day trip while in Oaxaca
Excellent day trip to Hierve de agua and mezcal tasting - great tour companion
fmckay,
Nov 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent trip to Hierve al agua. Enjoyed visiting the bakery and the fabulous hike around the falls, swim was so refreshing and buying lunch there was great. Also enjoyed learning about making mezcal and they were very generous with the tastings. It was plenty to do in one day. Love tours by this company.
A fun and informative tour
Afua A,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour led by Adriel, who was affable and informative. I would definitely recommend to those wanting to visit hierve el Agua and for a foray into the world of mezcal.
Great time
Rebeca R,
Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Love the experience but I think it should be shorter trip ………,….to much time in the Mezcal distillery
Don’t miss this if you’re in Oaxaca!
Brittany W,
May 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fanny was our guide and she was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and had great energy. We got to quickly visit a panadería with delicious food, spend plenty of time at hierve el agua, and then had an informative and fun mezcal tour and tasting. One of our favorite parts of our trip! Thanks, Fanny!