Las Brisas waterfalls tour from Oaxaca City: Swim and hike

Jump from ropes into hidden pools and cool off beneath jungle waterfalls

A full-day tour from Oaxaca City to Las Brisas waterfalls in the Sierra Madre Mountains, with a live guide in English or Spanish. You pass through small mountain towns, stop for local coffee or chocolate, then spend the afternoon swimming in natural pools, jumping from rocks with ropes, and exploring caves around the waterfalls before returning with a traditional Oaxacan lunch included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfall adventure and local culture

• Travel through small towns and communities
• Rest stop with coffee and traditional medicine
• Admire and swim in waterfalls
• Explore natural caves and Jacuzzis
• Enjoy traditional Oaxacan meal
• Return to accommodation

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Cascadas Las Brisas 3h
2. Cascadas Las Brisas Entry included 2h
3. Cascadas Las Brisas Entry included 2h

What’s included

• Beer.
• bottled water.
• lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• entrance fee to the waterfalls.

Times

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• Tuesday and Thursday 09:00

Information

Hike to Las Brisas waterfalls in Oaxaca's Sierra Madre Mountains with a guide who leads you swimming and shares traditional mountain cuisine before returning to your hotel.

Group Up to 12

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (3 to 75 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Infant seats available Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The day starts with a drive through the Sierra Madre foothills, passing small communities where your guide explains how local people live in the mountains. You'll stop in one of these villages for a restroom break and the chance to try locally made coffee or chocolate, and learn about traditional medicinal plants that grow in the forest. The route itself is part of the experience. It shows you the real Mexico beyond the city.

Once you reach Las Brisas, the waterfalls drop from the mountains into crystal-clear pools fed by underground springs that run down the Copalitilla river. You have time to swim in the natural water, relax in the natural hot-spring Jacuzzis, and explore the caves in the surrounding rock. The guide points out the best spots, but the afternoon is yours to move at your own pace: some travelers jump from the rocks with ropes, others float in the pools or hike the trails nearby.

After the waterfalls, you'll eat a traditional Oaxacan meal at a restaurant in the area, then ride back to your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle. The whole tour runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are Las Brisas waterfalls like when you get there?

Las Brisas waterfalls drop from the mountains into crystal-clear pools fed by underground springs. The water runs down the Copalitilla river and pools in natural Jacuzzis where you can swim and relax. Caves surround the falls, and rocks along the water let you jump in with ropes if you want.

Do I get to swim and jump in the water, or just look at the waterfalls?

You swim in the natural pools and can jump from the rocks with ropes. The afternoon gives you time to do all kinds of activities (hiking, swimming, jumping), or just relaxing in the water. The pace is yours to set.

What happens on the drive to the waterfalls?

You pass through small mountain towns and communities where the guide explains how local people live. You stop in one village for a restroom break and can try locally made coffee or chocolate, and learn about traditional medicinal plants that grow in the forest.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included. You eat a traditional Oaxacan meal at a restaurant in the area surrounding the waterfalls after you finish swimming and exploring.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs about seven hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the drive, time at the waterfalls, and lunch.

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