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Hierve el Agua Day Tour: Exploring Oaxaca's Culture, History, Art, and Gastronomy
4.6
72 Ratings
Centro
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, art, and gastronomy of Oaxaca on the Hierve el Agua Day Tour. Explore petrified waterfalls, ancient archaeological sites, traditional crafts, and indulge in local cuisine and mezcal tasting.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- San Pablo Villa de Mitla - We will make a stop to eat, in a restaurant with a buffet service with traditional Oaxacan foods.
- Teotitlan del Valle - We visit the house-workshop of a master craftsman dedicated to making textiles or pieces of wool, we will learn about the processes that are carried out to make the well-known wool rugs, from spinning, pigments and weaving.
- Teotitlan del Valle - We visit a mezcal factory and outlet where we will take a tour with local staff to talk to us about the process that takes to produce this traditional Oaxacan alcoholic beverage, then we will be given a tasting of some mezcal and mezcal creams.
- Tule Tree - We will visit the famous Tule Tree, we will talk with our guide a little about its history and why this tree is important or famous. Due to the COVID Pandemic it is closed and we see it from far away.
What's Included
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off within specified area.
- Air-conditioned transport.
- Accompaniment by certified guide.
- Adherence to security and hygiene protocols.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We’re set to explore the significant facets of Oaxaca, encompassing its culture, history, art, and culinary offerings. Our professional-led tour will take us to 6 distinctive sites. We’ll explore the fossilized waterfalls at Hierve el Agua, with 2 hours of our own leisure time. The stunning archaeological site of Mitla is next on our list; a certified guide will escort us on a 40-minute to an hour tour. We’ll indulge our taste buds in a buffet restaurant serving traditional local cuisine. A trip to Teotitlán del Valle will allow us to glance into the home studio of a wool rug craftsman. A visit to a mezcal factory, outlet, or palenque is organized to savor the noted alcoholic drink of the state. Concluding our tour, we visit the renowned tule tree at Santa María el Tule that is popular for its impressive girth and age.
- The total time of the tour may vary due to factors such as departures and returns to hotels, transfers between destinations, among others.
- Due to demand during holiday seasons and festivals, the number of travelers on this tour may increase.
- The order of the itinerary can be modified due to situations beyond the company’s control and for the benefit of the user.
- If necessary, the tour is carried out in English and Spanish by the same guide.
- They are shared tours and seats are reserved. If you require extra space due to size or personal items, please reserve another space and let us know so we can make an adjustment.
Location
C. Macedonio Alcalá 201
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
The office is on Macedonio Alcalá street or Andador Turístico just in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between Morelos and Murguía streets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(72 Ratings)
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Ana
Jul 30, 2024
Definitely will go again! - The tour was very well organized, everything was on time, no delays. Our guides Homero and Rocío are the best, you can see how well prepared they are and their excellent sense of humor is a plus.
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Christine_t
Jul 27, 2024
Awesome full-day tour! - Great itinerary! Got to see so much. I didn't feel rushed. The guides were very knowledgeable and organized! Highly recommend!
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Thomas_k
Jul 24, 2024
A great exposure to indigenous culture and capabilities. - Visits to Hierve de Agua, Tule Tree and Mizla, and visit to the weaving factory were all excellent, as was tour guides discussions of independently-administered towns & cities, and indigenous cultures that long preceded the Spanish.
Think tour could be shortened to omit mezcal stop.
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Taihong_c
Jul 17, 2024
For those who likes hikes and nature scenery - Our guide, Zenón, was very patient and drove us all the way to Hierve de agua while explaining the trip itinerary and the formation of hierve de agua and its cultural significance. He speaks both Spanish and English fluently and is an incredible tour guide. Definitely go here if you’re up for a hike and amazing scenery.
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Clara_p
Jun 11, 2024
Better than expected. - The tour was better than expected. Our guide, Zenon, was fantastic, kind and knowledgeable. Our driver, Israel, was also kind and patient. Thank you for the wonderful experience and for sharing your culture with us.
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Anuj_m
May 29, 2024
The Most Oaxacan Experience Ever - This was an amazing trip and a great opportunity to truly learn about the local Oaxacan culture. They picked us up from the hotel, which was much more convenient than having to meet somewhere. At first I was hesitant about it being a tourist trap, but it was a great option, given that we did not have a car and wanted to visit Hierve el Agua. The tour guide was great and he spoke both English and Spanish, since there was a mix of Americans and Mexicans. We all had a blast, especially at the mezcal tasting, and everyone in the group was easygoing and we all got along great.
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Juno79
Apr 29, 2024
Great tour and fantastic tour guide. - We loved this trip. The tour guide was exceptional and went above and beyond to take care of us and our child that got sick during the tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible. The sites were fantastic.
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Deborah_a
Apr 28, 2024
Great all day trip-lots to do see and learn - A really fun all day trip- we crammed a tons of fun things into this day- Zenon was a fantastic guide- fun and personable and so knowledgeable . We had my husband and I on crutches and some really cute little kids in our van and we all had a great time getting to know each other. The mezcal distillery was a great addition and the lunch we stopped for was fantastic too!
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Albert_m
Aug 19, 2024
Nice tour outside Oaxaca - Very good organization. Guide (Rocío) very kind and well informed.
The tour is well balanced and has several activoties, all different from each other
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Maddie_b
Jul 23, 2024
ENGLISH TOUR WAS IN SPANISH - The tour was supposed to be in English, but ended up being in Spanish. The tour guide was good, but didn’t know any English. I was only able to understand about 50% of what was being said so I missed out on a lot of the tour. I would recommend finding a tour with a different company if you want a tour in English. It is possible that this was a mistake, but I never heard back from the company. I will update this review if anything changes.
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