Discover the wonders of Oaxaca on the Mitla, Tule, & Tlacolula Tour. Explore ancient ruins, experience artisan craftsmanship, and indulge in mezcal tasting.
Discover the wonders of Oaxaca on the Mitla, Tule, & Tlacolula Tour. Explore ancient ruins, experience artisan craftsmanship, and indulge in mezcal tasting.
- Santa Maria del Tule - Estimated to be around 2000 years old, this tree’s branches and bark have formed whimsical shapes over the centuries. With a bit of imagination, you can see profiles of people, animals, and even fantastical beings in its texture.
- Zona Arqueologica de Mitla - The name comes from the Nahuatl word meaning “place of the…
- Santa Maria del Tule - Estimated to be around 2000 years old, this tree’s branches and bark have formed whimsical shapes over the centuries. With a bit of imagination, you can see profiles of people, animals, and even fantastical beings in its texture.
- Zona Arqueologica de Mitla - The name comes from the Nahuatl word meaning “place of the dead.” Its palaces are adorned with intricate geometric designs, including stepped fretwork. Available from Wednesday to Sunday. Please note that time on site may vary due to the pandemic.
- Hierve el Agua - This site features a series of petrified waterfalls known for their white color and impressive height, measuring over 200 meters. Formed millions of years ago by carbonated water runoff from springs at the top of the ravine, these springs also create warm, turquoise pools used as natural spas. Expect to spend around 1 hour at Hierve el Agua and 1 hour 20 minutes for meals.
- Teotitlan del Valle - A town of artisans renowned for their exquisite wool rugs dyed with natural colors, particularly the cochineal grana, a distinctive product of Oaxaca. You can also watch a demonstration of how these dyes are made.
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Professional driver
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Professional driver
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
The tour will begin by visiting the majestic Tule Tree, an ahuehuete that is more than 2000 years old.
From Tuesday to Sunday don´t miss Mitla, a town and municipal seat in the state of Oaxaca, famous for being the site of the archaeological ruins of Mitla.
Continue to Hierve el agua, it is in the heart of a steep mountain range that during the dry…
The tour will begin by visiting the majestic Tule Tree, an ahuehuete that is more than 2000 years old.
From Tuesday to Sunday don´t miss Mitla, a town and municipal seat in the state of Oaxaca, famous for being the site of the archaeological ruins of Mitla.
Continue to Hierve el agua, it is in the heart of a steep mountain range that during the dry season is characterized by its extreme aridity. Natural beauty is not the only attraction of this site.
Later we will visit Teotitlán del Valle, a community where residents are dedicated to making handicrafts on a pedal loom, with wool rugs standing out. An artisan will demonstrate how they obtain the different colors with natural products such as cochineal, indigo, etc.
On the route, a stop of 1 hour will be made in a mezcal distillery to learn about the process of its elaboration in an artisanal way and we will have a tasting of this famous Oaxacan drink
- You will spend around 1 hour in Hierve el agua and 1 hour 20 min for meals
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.