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Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua, Mitla & Mezcal Day Trip with Lunch★ 4.95 (1,529) · 11h
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Hierve el Agua & Mitla Full Day Tour: 6 Stops with Guide★ 4.75 (165) · 10h–11h
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Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca★ 5.00 (11) · 9h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 13 options: US$ 33–US$ 216 (median US$ 65). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 13. With 100+ reviews: 10 of 13.
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Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla tour: Four stops in one dayA 12-hour guided tour of Oaxaca visiting the ancient Tule Tree, a traditional weaving workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, the Mitla Archaeological Site, and Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, with mezcal tasting and air-conditioned transport included. Entrance fees to three sites are paid separately in cash; lunch is also separate. Available in English or Spanish with a live guide; minimum age 14.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls and Mitla's archaeological detail in a single day without renting a car or navigating between sites yourself—the guide handles the route and timing, and the long morning-to-evening schedule fits all four stops into one trip.
Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Day Trip & Mezcal Tasting TourYou’ll feel limestone under your feet at Hierve el Agua, soak in mineral pools with mountain views, and taste real Oaxacan mezcal straight from the source. Local guides share stories as you wander and sample—you might even laugh at yourself trying new words or flavors. A day for slowing down and letting Oaxaca surprise you.
Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua, Mitla & Mezcal Distillery Full DayYou visit five distinct sites across the Oaxaca Valley in one day: a 2,000-year-old tree, Mitla's geometric ruins, Teotitlán's natural-dye weavers, Hierve el Agua's mineral pools, and a working mezcal distillery with tasting. A bilingual guide handles transport and timing, lunch is included, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not navigating the valley on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main natural and archaeological highlights of the Oaxaca Valley without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing between five separate stops — the guide handles the route and keeps the day moving so you can focus on each place.
Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Hike, Mineral Pools & Mezcal TastingYou’ll wake before dawn in Oaxaca City for a sunrise drive to Hierve el Agua, sharing breakfast with locals before hiking past petrified waterfalls and soaking your feet in mineral pools. Walk through valleys with your guide, visit a Zapotec family for mezcal tasting, then end with a home-cooked lunch—leaving you quietly changed by Oaxaca’s gentle pace.
Hierve el Agua from Oaxaca: Petrified Waterfalls & Natural PoolsYou're driven to Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, swim in natural mineral pools, and have the option to hike to the main cascade—all in one half-day without stopping elsewhere. The 3-hour stay lets you move at your own pace instead of being herded through, and your air-conditioned vehicle handles the mountain roads both ways. Bring cash and swimwear; no card payments or restaurant stops along the route.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Hierve el Agua's unusual geology without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed 3-hour stay gives you room to swim and rest instead of rushing, and the driver handles the mountain roads both ways.
Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Day Trip with MezcalYou’ll stand beneath Oaxaca’s ancient Tule Tree, trace your fingers along Mitla’s Zapotec mosaics, taste smoky mezcal at a family distillery, and catch your breath overlooking Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls—all with a certified local guide and easy pickup. This day trip weaves together history, flavor, laughter, and those small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Oaxaca Small Group Hierve el Agua & Mezcal TourIf you want real Oaxacan flavors—fresh bread, smoky mezcal—and time to soak in those wild valley views at Hierve el Agua without big crowds or rushed stops, this tour nails it. You’ll meet locals who actually live here and taste things you won’t find in touristy spots.
Hierve el Agua: Small Group Day Trip & Early AccessYou’ll catch Hierve el Agua before the crowds, hike down to its surreal petrified waterfalls with a local guide, swim in mineral-rich pools overlooking valleys, and share lunch at rustic food stalls nearby. Expect real conversation, fresh tortillas, and moments you’ll replay long after you’re back home.
2-day Oaxaca tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, MitlaA two-day guided tour of Oaxaca visiting Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mitla and four craft workshops, with certified guide in English or Spanish, air-conditioned van transport, hotel pickup, and travel insurance. The itinerary covers the largest Zapotec city, petrified mineral waterfalls where you can swim, hand-carved stone temples, and stops to watch artisans make alebrijes, black pottery and wool rugs. Tours run on consecutive days and the order may vary.Is it for me?Book this two-day combo on consecutive days to cover Oaxaca's main archaeological sites and craft traditions in one trip, with a certified guide at each stop.
Oaxaca: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán & Mezcal TourYou’ll climb ancient Monte Albán with a local guide, watch Oaxacan weavers spin color into wool at Teotitlán del Valle, float in natural pools above Hierve el Agua’s cliffs, and taste smoky mezcal where it’s made. It’s a day packed with real people and stories — you might find yourself thinking about Oaxaca long after you leave.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua, Mitla & Mezcal Day Trip with Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 1,529 reviews.
