Hierve el agua half day tour
Overview
6 hours
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Marvel at the breathtaking views of Boil the Water. Enjoy the natural pools and amazing height of the waterfalls.
Venture on an excursion where you will visit only Boerve water, a set of two waterfalls that for millions of years have been petrifying because of the calcium carbonate mineral solution of water. On the tour is to go directly to boil the water as the only stop. We stayed on site for 3 hours to have enough time and enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without hurry. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, which is a set of petrified waterfalls distinguished by the color white and the more than 200 meters high that make them up. BRING CASH, $70 pesos entry fee and at least $200 to buy snacks, NO card accepted.
Remember to come before breakfast, or bring box lunch as we will not stop. You can shop inside
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for people suffering from high blood pressure or dizziness from height
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Centro Oaxaca De Juarez
Transfer time to Hierve el agua: You will be able to know the way to the route for one and half hour
Hierve el Agua
Hierve el Agua is an impressive set of petrified waterfalls located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. These natural formations originated from the accumulation of calcium carbonate over thousands of years, creating the appearance of "boiling water" over the cliffs. In addition to its natural beauty, Hierve el Agua offers opportunities to swim in natural pools and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, so bring your swimsuit and dive in. It is a popular tourist destination that combines impressive landscapes with unique geological elements. Here, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pools and take an exciting hike of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to the main waterfall. (Optional + local guide) The transfer to Hierve el Agua is 1 hour and a half one way and another hour and a half returning, giving a total of 6 hours.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
spanish driver
Lunch
local guide for hiking
guide
entrace $70 mx
Options
Hierve el agua half day tour
Reviews
94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day trip
Hilary C,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic geographical site - well worth a visit. Our guide was helpful and knowledgable. It’s worth doing the walk too.
Hierve del Aqua ,
Andrew R,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very stimulating and interesting tour. Vlad was a excellent guide and a real fountain of knowledge. He was also very attentive and professional .
Our guide, Julia, is the BEST
Brian R,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring water, a hat, and water shoes, if needed, but NO Sunscreen! The pool is protected and drained once/month so the less sunscreen chemicals, the better for all to enjoy. Our local native guide, Julia, explained the flora, fauna and history of Hierve el Agua., adding to this unique experience. The tour started at 10:30a and ended at 4:45p. We paid $83 for 2 seniors…money well spent!
Highly recommended
Julia N,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized, everything on time, very friendly guide Valeria, stunning views! Enjoyed it a lot! Highly recommended!
Great guide
Lisa H,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Julia was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The van was comfortable with ample leg room. The educational commentary on the van en route to the site was appreciated.
Bilingual guides are a bonus
Cecilia B,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the bilingual guides Julia and Vladimir as my husband speaks some spanish but not well enough. We had great time in the hike and enjoyed the pools very much. Instructions were clear and everything went smooth as planned.
A terrific history lesson and not just about the petrified waterfalls!
Ronald C,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The climb down and up is difficult but worth it. If you have hiking poles definitely take them!!! Pools are a bit chilly but after the climb it was refreshing. Scenery all around was picturesque.
Change rooms at the pools...
Margo P,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The view from the pools is spectacular. There are free change rooms at the pools so you can change in to and out of your bathing suit. Bathrooms are 5 pesos and very clean.
Happy I chose this tour!
Yodit S,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Happy I chose this tour, it was a very windy day and even still so it was very enjoyable. We had amazing tour guides and they also allowed free time to do our own thing, so either swim, hike, shop, eat, etc. which I really enjoyed!
Everything perfect. No...
Clement B,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything perfect. Really cool guide. Straight to the site no detour. And really ponctual and confortable.
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