Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
Overview
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We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.
Additional Info
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
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.
What To Expect
Hierve el Agua
We visit the town of Roagia, where the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua are located, there we will have 2 hours free to go hiking, enjoy the view and the natural pools.
Zona Arqueologica de Mitla
We will visit the archaeological zone of Mitla, making a tour in an average time of 40 minutes to 1 hour with our certified guide, we will know the history of this place and we will enjoy the magic and mysticism of these buildings.
Options
Guide (Esp), Tickets and Food
Lunch or Food: Buffet-style food and a drink. Tickets: Entrance ticket to the Tule tree. Entrance ticket to the archaeological zone of Mitla. Fees and entrance to Hierve el Agua. Pickup included
Transport and Spanish Guide
Pickup included
Guide (Esp) and Access Tickets
Tickets: Entrance ticket to the Tule tree. Entrance ticket to the archaeological zone of Mitla. Fees and entrance to Hierve el Agua. Pickup included
Guide (Eng), Tickets & Food
Lunch or Dinner: Buffet-style food and a drink. Tickets: Enter ticket to the Tule Tree. Entrance ticket to the Mitla archaeological site. Fees and entrance to Hierve el Agua. Pickup included
Transport & English Guide
Pickup included
Guide (Eng) & Access Tickets
Tickets: Enter ticket to the Tule Tree. Entrance ticket to the Mitla archaeological site. Fees and entrance to Hierve el Agua. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Departure from hotel and return to the city center.
Air-conditioned vehicle
certified guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Oaxaca treasures
thanef2026,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and easy tour to see the combined highlights of many other tours. I’m very glad I picked this one. It’s a long day but the guides and driver were all great. Small van with a cozy and friendly energy. Lots of opportunities for bathroom breaks and a very delicious lunch. Would recommend bringing some snacks as well. No pressure to buy anything or drink at the mescal stop.
A must-do tour for first time visitors to Oaxaca!
Ailish D,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a jam-packed but very well organised tour which includes several must-do activites in Oaxaca. We elected to go straight to the pools at Hierve del Agua rather than doing the hike and I would highly recommend this because it was so quiet when we got there that we almost had the pools to ourselves! The mezcal tasting was incredible (I think we were given 11 different types of Mezcal to try) and we especially loved our guided tour of Mitla and the info the guide shared about the Tule tree/town of Tule. We didn’t catch the name of our guide unfortunately but he was incredible and did a great job managing an at times rather difficult tour group. We were a little sad in the morning to have missed out on some of his guided commentary on the bus ride to the waterfalls (he stopped after someone interrupted him asking to get off the bus). We understood why he didn’t continue as most of the group were visibly disengaged, but we had been enjoying hearing about the local indigenous history of the area!
Boil the water is very worth it, a very complete tour
Greta G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour included everything offered in the description, the guides were very friendly and kept an eye on everything. The van was good size. Boil the water is a beautiful place! And the other activities are also very much enjoyed. It is a long tour and it can be exhausting and even more so if it is hot, but it is very worth it.
Amazing tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, wool rug making and mezcal tasting!
Tina V,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We joined this full‑day tour to Hierve el Agua in late April, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Zenon, set the tone right away—friendly, knowledgeable, and generous with information as we made our way to the farthest stop of the day. Starting at Hierve el Agua was a great call. We had two hours to explore on our own, and everyone in the group found something that suited them—some tackled the steep 30‑minute hike to the bottom, while others relaxed in the turquoise pools or enjoyed from under the shade of the sparse trees. Even in the morning it was warm, so I can’t imagine doing this in the afternoon heat. Be sure to use sunscreen throughout the day, bring a hat or umbrella and wear comfortable shoes to walk. From there, we continued to Mitla. It’s smaller than Monte Albán, but worth visiting in its own right. Zenon walked us through the history and symbolism with so much patience and depth, and he made sure to answer every question. Lunch was a buffet with plenty of options. It was tasty, though quite busy with other tour groups. Afterward, we visited a family‑run wool rug workshop. Zenon translated as they explained their traditional rug‑making process, which was fascinating to see up close. The highlight of the day for us was the artisanal mezcal tasting. Alvaro, who guided us through the production process and tasting, was charismatic, engaging, and knowledgeable. We ended up buying several bottles from their shop—great quality and much better prices than what we saw in the city. Our final stop was the famous 2,000‑plus‑year‑old Tule Tree. Zenon shared its history, and we had a quiet moment to take in just how extraordinary it is. Overall, we were genuinely impressed by the variety of experiences packed into one day and by the care and expertise of the team. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
Amazing tour!
Thomas M,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a spectacular tour and a must if you're in Oaxaca. Our tour guide was excellent. Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and very organised. We left this lovely town knowing so much more than when we arrived. We visited many places, all wonderful and informative, our tour guide was very good at keeping us informed as to where and when we would be picked up which made it very easy for us. We would fully recommend this tour.
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884alysiag,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A super complete tour. We really enjoyed it. It is a long but super complete tour. We enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. ✨🫶🏽❤️🙏🏽☺️
Highly recommend!
Catherine D,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well-organized full day tour that included many experiences a first-time tourist wouldn't want to miss. Bring water, hat, grippy shoes, swimsuit, sunscreen and a snack. For me, 30 minutes more at Hierve would have been better. It is a stunning site and deserved more time. Two hours seems like a lot but another half hour would have been perfect. Mitla was worthwhile (not as amazing as Monte Alban), but still very good. The buffet lunch was a good value and tasty. The mezcal tasting: it was very interesting to learn the process from plant to product. We tasted many styles of mezcal. The visit to Teotitlan for the rug-making demonstration was remarkable for its labor intensive handmade process. Seeing how the dye colors come from plants, nut shells and the cochineal insect was very cool. Ofc, the rugs are for sale, but there is no pressure to buy. Lastly, the Tule tree was very impressive! The town has protected this natural treasure, surrounding it with lovely gardens and the adjacent church is also very pretty. Our tour guide, Xenon, added a lot of value with his knowledge of the sites and his description of how these Oaxacan towns organize their communities was an added bonus. He even spoke to us in his native Zapotec language a little to hear what it sounds like! You get a lot done in one day and it was a great experience overall!
Great guide - super nice tour
Rosa B,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with absolutely amazing guide He explained everything perfectly, was funny, open-minded and animating
Even though there were...
Alan M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Even 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!
Great tour filled with...
Amy H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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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