Hierve el Agua: Petrified Waterfalls Tour

Discover Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls on a guided hike. Swim in natural pools and savor local cuisine. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oaxaca - Gather at 7:30 am to begin the adventure. It’s a 1.5-hour drive southeast of Oaxaca, nestled at the base of the Sierra mountains.
  • Hierve el Agua - Time for a hike! Descend along the rock formations, famously known as the petrified waterfalls, to enjoy breathtaking viewpoints. Then, ascend to the top to discover the springs.
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What's Included
  • Local community guide
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Fully guided informative tour
  • All entrance fees included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Hiking poles
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the stunning beauty of the petrified waterfalls at Hierve el Agua in an intimate group setting. Marvel at the incredible rock formations that mimic frozen waterfalls as the group explores the area on foot and enjoys a refreshing swim, all while taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. The tour is fully guided in both…

Location
Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco
Miguel Hidalgo
We will meet by front of the San Matias Jalatlaco church
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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P8658qnrolandoa
Sep 29, 2025
A new experience at Hierve el agua - I had gone to Hierve el agua before, but not like this! This was without a doubt a once in a lifetime experience! We got to do a night hike and swim, all by ourselves, in the natural pools (where the water was a very confortable temperature). The stars, the local dogs walking with us the whole way and the sound of nature all made it a wonderful night! However, the icing on the cake was definitely the sunrise! Again, the whole place to ourselves, and we got to see the sun giving its red and orange colors to the clear blue sky and reflecting them on the natural pools! Truly a unique experience, all thanks to our expert host Ivan! I would 100% recommend this tour!
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Lifeonmacro
Sep 28, 2025
Highlight of my Oaxaca trip! - This was the highlight of my Oaxaca trip! Such a great way to see the petrified waterfall and natural pools without the crowd. Ivan was an amazing and knowledgeable guide! He made sure everything went smoothly and we got the best pictures from this experience. Really loved that it started early in the morning so there were literally nobody in the pools until we were leaving. We did the hike and he provided poles and we learned about the formation of the rocks and entire area. It's a short hike but with steep steps, and getting into the pools afterwards made it worth it. I picked this experience because it didn't go to all the other stops that other tours do, so we still had the whole day to explore Oaxaca City after. Worth it!
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Veronica_b
Aug 26, 2025
Outstanding trip! - Our tour guide Sigrid was knowledgeable and extremely friendly we would not have enjoyed this tour without her. We felt safe and taken care of. The Hierva de Agua was beautiful and breathtaking. The drive up was very scenic as well. Definitely recommend and ask for Sigrid to be your tour guide!
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Aaron
Feb 22, 2025
Couples trip , mid 30s - The guides were very friendly and helpful and it was a fun experience. It was well timed and the hike was fun and not too challenging. Great views and hierve el agua was a fun and unique experience. I’d recommend this tour as it doesn’t take up your whole day but never felt rushed.
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Neil167
Apr 23, 2025
Check in advance if there is availability - I booked the excursion only to be told there was no availability once I made the payment. I couldn't cancel because of the no-refunds policy, so I had to go via TripAdvisor to get a refund, which was time-consuming and not ideal when on holiday.
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up to 2 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).