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Private Tour to Hierve el Agua with Guide and Customizable Route

Oaxaca City, Mexicoby Zapotecos Tours

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Enjoy a private and fully customizable experience to Hierve el Agua, one of Oaxaca’s most iconic natural destinations, ideal for travelers who want to explore at their own pace. The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation, followed by a scenic drive to Hierve el Agua. Once there, you will have enough time to enjoy the site without feeling rushed, walk along the trails, and, if you wish, swim in its natural pools. What makes this experience unique is the possibility to customize the route according to your interests. During the tour, your guide can recommend optional stops based on your preferences. Available options may include an ancestral mezcal experience, Teotitlán del Valle for wool rugs and handmade candles, San Marcos Tlapazola for red clay pottery, Tlacolula de Matamoros, as well as archaeological sites such as Mitla, Dainzú, or Yagul, and the Mitla caves, all subject to available time. At the end of the experience, you will return comfortably to Oaxaca City.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Access to San Lorenzo Albarradas
  • Bottled water
  • Admission to el Tule
  • Admission to Hierve el Agua
  • Admission to the Mitla Archaeological Site
  • Admission to the Yagul Archaeological Site
  • Admission to the Dainzú Archaeological Site

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Oaxaca

    10 min

    We will begin with pickup directly from your hotel or Airbnb within Oaxaca City at the agreed time, providing greater comfort and a hassle-free start to your experience.

  2. 2

    Hierve el Agua

    2 hours

    Upon arrival, you will begin the experience accompanied by a local guide, who will explain the formation of the petrified waterfalls and the significance of the site. You will be able to walk along the trails surrounding the area while enjoying panoramic views of the valley. You will have enough time to explore the site at a relaxed pace, take photos, and enjoy the natural surroundings. You will also have free time to relax and, if you wish, swim in the natural pools.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    1 hour

    We will make a stop for lunch at a local restaurant, ideal for enjoying regional cuisine. Lunch is not included.

  4. 4

    Tule Tree

    30 min

    Available option to include in your route

  5. 5

    Tlacolula

    1 hour

    Available option to include in your route

  6. 6

    Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

    1 hour

    Available option to include in your route

  7. 7

    Teotitlan del Valle

    1 hour

    Available option to include in your route

  8. 8

    El Rey de Matatlan

    1 hour

    Available option to include in your route

  9. 9

    Dainzu

    1 hour

    Available option to include in your route

  10. 10

    Oaxaca

    10 min

    At the end of the experience, we will drop you off back at your hotel or Airbnb within Oaxaca City for your convenience.

Meeting and pickup

We will pick you up directly from your hotel or Airbnb within Oaxaca City at the agreed time, so you can start the experience comfortably and hassle-free.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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