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Oaxaca Adventure: Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Tour
4.8
114 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Experience the true Oaxacan culture on a full-day tour to Hierve el Agua and a Mezcal distillery. Learn about the Mezcal process in a renowned distillery and enjoy hiking and relaxing in natural pools at Hierve el Agua.
Experience the true Oaxacan culture on a full-day tour to Hierve el Agua and a Mezcal distillery. Learn about the Mezcal process in a renowned distillery and enjoy hiking and relaxing in natural pools at Hierve el Agua.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - The entrance to the ethnobotanical garden will serve as our meeting point.
- Panaderia Artesanal Yazmin - Learn about the process of making artisanal bread from Tlacolula de Matamoros and enjoy tasting the three main types of bread. The journey to this location will take 40 minutes.
- Hierve el Agua - Enjoy…
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - The entrance to the ethnobotanical garden will serve as our meeting point.
- Panaderia Artesanal Yazmin - Learn about the process of making artisanal bread from Tlacolula de Matamoros and enjoy tasting the three main types of bread. The journey to this location will take 40 minutes.
- Hierve el Agua - Enjoy access to the spring area, natural pools, and optional hiking. The travel time to this site is 40 minutes. Afterwards, we will head to a buffet for a meal, with an estimated cost of $250 MXN per person.
- San Pablo Villa de Mitla - We will dine at a buffet restaurant offering traditional Oaxacan cuisine. The approximate cost per person is $200 MXN (around $10 USD).
- Santa Maria de la Asuncion Tlacolula - Discover the mezcal production process and enjoy a mezcal tasting. The travel time to this site is 40 minutes.
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - Conclusion of the tour.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- In Hierve el Agua the community does not allow foreign guides to their town but we can give instructions
- Lunch
- In Hierve el Agua the community does not allow foreign guides to their town but we can give instructions
Additional Information
Discover two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in a single, unforgettable day! Begin with a picturesque drive to Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in natural mineral pools while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. Afterwards, savor a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local eatery that most tourists overlook.
Conclude your day with a visit to a…
Discover two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in a single, unforgettable day! Begin with a picturesque drive to Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in natural mineral pools while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. Afterwards, savor a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local eatery that most tourists overlook.
Conclude your day with a visit to a traditional mezcal distillery to learn about the production of this sacred drink, complete with an unlimited mezcal tasting!
Unlike larger groups, our tours are kept small and personalized, allowing for a deeper connection with the culture. Ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers seeking an authentic adventure!
Location
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Reforma
We will meet at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(114 Ratings)
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Daniella
Nov 21, 2024
worth it fr - With a group of young girls Santiago was the best tour guide, he made us feel comfortable and educated us on a few cool historical facts. Asell as gave us clear instructions on getting to hierve el agua. Was the best experience and albaro the driver made us feel safe on the driver there and back! I would recommend this tour to anyone :)
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Kellyc87
Nov 17, 2024
Hierve el Agua highlights a fun day - Hierve el Agua was spectacular and the day produced some of our trip’s most dramatic photographs. The walk down to the bottom is steep and, though not long, the walk up requires a decent level of fitness. Sergio was an excellent guide: knowledgeable, friendly, and focused on our interests. We had a fun day.
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Explorer48178321060
Nov 6, 2024
Great way to spend the day and see the Oaxacan culture and countryside. - What an amazing experience! Tour bus with ac and stop at an artisanal Oaxacan bakery. Then on to Hierve. We hiked to the bottom-which was quite a trek-almost 4 miles(?) back to the top to the pools. Took about an hour and then spent time cooling in the pools-not too crowded-and then went thru the markets to get a much needed snack. Take good hiking shoes, hat, sunblock and plenty of water. The trek back up to the falls is quite vertical. We had the option to just stay at pools or hike but we wanted the whole experience! Met back with our guide and headed to a local restaurant for a buffet style meal, then a quick bus ride to the mezcal distillery where we tasted many different mezcal types. Santiago was very friendly and informative about the area and culture as well as mezcal. Our driver Saul kept us safe and cool! Thank you so much for an amazing tour!
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Brittany_b
Nov 5, 2024
An amazing tour with great activities! - Such a fun time! I went with my 11 tear old son and we had a blast! The tour guide and driver were so sweet and fun and had lots of good info to share with the group without going overboard on chatter haha. Highly recommend!!!
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Stephanie_c
Nov 3, 2024
Highly recommended! - This was an excellent tour. Our guide Santiago and our driver Juan were both professional & friendly, making sure that we got from each destination safely & without delay. Santiago also took the time to explain relevant cultural & historical context for the sights we passed during the drive, & made sure ti point out interesting features such as the Yagul cave painting. As vegans we didn’t expect the bakery to have any options for us, but Santiago went out of his way to make sure we knew what foods & drinks we could enjoy at each stop, including the little pieces of chocolate that he handed out as a welcome gift. We also had plenty of time to enjoy Hierve el Agua ( including a self-directed hike to several viewpoints as well as some time in the pools), a leisurely lunch, & many tastings of mezcal during the tour—& even made it back to Oaxaca in time to freshen up for dinner. A perfect day & highly recommended for anyone interested in a good outing during their Oaxaca visit..
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Valerie_h
Nov 3, 2024
A great full day activity - Santiago was an amazing friendly tour guide, was always open to feedback from the group. He started the trip by giving us each a piece of chocolate that his mother (I believe he said?) made which was so sweet and personal! We loved that! Easy meeting spot, bus ride felt like an hour but wasn’t notified of two stops before the hot springs- wish we knew that we’d be stopping at an arboretum and bread shop because it added a bit of time to the expected duration of the trip. The hot springs were an easy trail downhill and they were a little crowded (and the water was actually a bit chilly!) but otherwise what I expected based on other peoples tips. The mezcal stop was close to the hot springs and we also tried a wide variety of flavors which was nice, then about an hour long bus ride back to our starting point.
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Curious37774289002
Nov 2, 2024
It's a good time to have a good time! - Santiago was an amazing tour guide! Lots of fun and felt very safe! The trip was very varied with stops along the way. It was a great day! Would highly recommend!
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Grace_a
Oct 30, 2024
Great group size for tour - Santiago our guide & Saul our driver were very attentive during the entire tour. Santiago made sure we were not only comfortable but content with all of our activities. Our group size was small & drive very comfortable.
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Mooreku26
Sep 3, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour - Our whole group really enjoyed our tour! Getting to sample the local flavors at a bakery and Mezcal distillery was fun and a cool way to connect to the gracious community. I couldn’t recommend our guide, Salvador enough; he answered all of our questions and was a fun conduit for trying mezcal. We felt that we were in safe hands with our driver, Alvarado as well.
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Pambj3571ko
Nov 27, 2024
Unfortunately - The tour was cancelled but we were really informed about this just 12 hours in advance (evening at 8 pm) so we couldn't book anything else. No alternative was offered such as transport.
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