Hierve el Agua Tour: Waterfalls, Mezcal & Textiles

Swim in mineral pools at petrified waterfalls, then learn how mezcal and traditional rugs are made

A private tour from Oaxaca City to Hierve el Agua includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle for up to five passengers, and stops at the petrified waterfalls, a mezcal producer, and a weaver's workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. You swim in natural pools, taste different mezcal varieties, and watch an artisan demonstrate the pre-Hispanic dyeing and weaving process used to create traditional rugs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hierve el Agua2h
2. Teotitlán del Valle1h

Visit Hierve el Agua and local crafts

• Stop at Hierve el Agua waterfalls
• Walk trails and swim in pools
• Taste and learn about mezcal
• Visit artisan house in Teotitlán del Valle
• Learn wool painting and rug making

The experience

Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls are the centerpiece of this route. The mineral-rich water has calcified over centuries into terraces that cascade down the mountainside, and you'll have time to walk the trails, swim in the natural pools, and photograph the formations. Because this is a private tour, the vehicle waits for you. There's no fixed group schedule or rush to move on.

The mezcal tasting happens at a producer where you'll learn how the spirit is made and sample different flavors. The operator notes this is the ideal place to buy certified, authentic bottles if you want to take some home. From there, you head to Teotitlán del Valle to visit an artisan's house and watch the pre-Hispanic process for painting wool and creating the village's famous rugs. The weaver will show you how the dyes and techniques have been passed down for generations.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver. Admissions to Hierve el Agua and any purchases are separate. If you want to add a stop or spend longer somewhere within the contracted time, you can arrange that with the operator. Extra hours beyond the standard duration carry an additional cost.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at your selected lobby.
• English-speaking driver.
• mezcal tasting at a producer.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour covering Hierve el Agua, a mezcal tasting, and Teotitlan del ValleUp to 3 per booking · Available from 17 Nov · 09:00Private tour by sedan for 3 passengers, includes pickup

Tour for 5 passengers, privateUp to 5 per booking · Available from 17 Nov · 09:00Private tour by van for 5 passengers, includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3.79

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Enjoy Oaxaca

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move at your own pace between three distinct stops without waiting for other travelers. The private vehicle means you control how long you stay at Hierve el Agua's pools and how much time you spend watching the weaver work, and the driver can adjust the route if you spot something worth a detour.

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Top questions

What can I do at Hierve el Agua during the tour?

Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls give you time to walk the trails, swim in the natural mineral pools, and take photographs of the calcified terraces. The schedule is flexible since you're in a private vehicle, so you set the pace.

Do I get to taste mezcal on this tour?

Yes, the mezcal tasting is included as a stop where you'll learn how the spirit is made and sample different flavors. The producer sells certified, authentic bottles if you want to purchase any.

What happens at the weaver's workshop in Teotitlán del Valle?

You visit an artisan's house to watch the pre-Hispanic process for dyeing wool and creating traditional rugs. The weaver demonstrates the techniques that have been used in the village for generations.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch and snacks are not included. Admissions to Hierve el Agua are also separate and cost about 70 Mexican pesos per person.

Can I customize the route or spend more time at one stop?

Yes, because it's a private tour you can add a nearby visit or spend longer at any stop, as long as it stays within the contracted time. Extra hours beyond that have an additional cost.