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Oaxaca Adventure: Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Tour
4.8
116 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Experience the true Oaxacan culture on a full-day tour to Hierve el Agua and a Mezcal distillery. Learn about the Mezcal process in a renowned distillery and enjoy hiking and relaxing in natural pools at Hierve el Agua.
Experience the true Oaxacan culture on a full-day tour to Hierve el Agua and a Mezcal distillery. Learn about the Mezcal process in a renowned distillery and enjoy hiking and relaxing in natural pools at Hierve el Agua.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - The entrance to the ethnobotanical garden will serve as our meeting point.
- Panaderia Artesanal Yazmin - Learn about the process of making artisanal bread from Tlacolula de Matamoros and enjoy tasting the three main types of bread. The journey to this location will take 40 minutes.
- Hierve el Agua - Enjoy…
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - The entrance to the ethnobotanical garden will serve as our meeting point.
- Panaderia Artesanal Yazmin - Learn about the process of making artisanal bread from Tlacolula de Matamoros and enjoy tasting the three main types of bread. The journey to this location will take 40 minutes.
- Hierve el Agua - Enjoy access to the spring area, natural pools, and optional hiking. The travel time to this site is 40 minutes. Afterwards, we will head to a buffet for a meal, with an estimated cost of $250 MXN per person.
- San Pablo Villa de Mitla - We will dine at a buffet restaurant offering traditional Oaxacan cuisine. The approximate cost per person is $200 MXN (around $10 USD).
- Santa Maria de la Asuncion Tlacolula - Discover the mezcal production process and enjoy a mezcal tasting. The travel time to this site is 40 minutes.
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - Conclusion of the tour.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- In Hierve el Agua the community does not allow foreign guides to their town but we can give instructions
- Lunch
- In Hierve el Agua the community does not allow foreign guides to their town but we can give instructions
Additional Information
Discover two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in a single, unforgettable day! Begin with a picturesque drive to Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in natural mineral pools while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. Afterwards, savor a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local eatery that most tourists overlook.
Conclude your day with a visit to a…
Discover two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in a single, unforgettable day! Begin with a picturesque drive to Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in natural mineral pools while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. Afterwards, savor a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local eatery that most tourists overlook.
Conclude your day with a visit to a traditional mezcal distillery to learn about the production of this sacred drink, complete with an unlimited mezcal tasting!
Unlike larger groups, our tours are kept small and personalized, allowing for a deeper connection with the culture. Ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers seeking an authentic adventure!
Location
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Reforma
We will meet at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(116 Ratings)
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Sugurum2025
May 25, 2025
Beautiful day - Amazing place to visit. The hike is a bit strenuous but only adds to a wonderful experience. Santiago, our tour guide, was so attentive and accommodating. Great value, great experience, highly recommend. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.
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Damianjosephq
Mar 15, 2025
Unforgettable Nature in Oaxaca - This experience was magical! Expanding my experience of Oaxaca to some really magical nature, a hilarious mezcal tasting & beyond. Santiago & Luis were truly what made the whole trip for me. I mentioned wanting to see the Tule Tree, & as a surprise, they took us there at the end. The guides were one of a kind — ask for them if you’re doing an experience like this!!
PS - the hike was long and hard. If you just want to swim in the water, you won’t regret it ;)
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Victoria_p
Mar 9, 2025
Santiago + Hierve el Agua = 5 stars !! - We had a great day ! Our tour guide, Santiago, was punctual picking us up from the meeting point in Oaxaca and was so kind. He gave us explanations of interesting landmarks along the way and in the stops of the tour. He was also very flexible with us and allowed us to enjoy our time fully. We really enjoyed him as a tour guide. He friendliness and attention to each individual guest on the tour really made us feel like we were receiving a 5 star experience! Another plus was the mezcalería. The owner, Mr. Tino, was very knowledgeable, kind, and fun. We were so pleasantly surprised about the entire tour experience and would definitely repeat the tour with Santiago.
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Richard
Feb 16, 2025
10 out of 10 - Ten out of ten, personal, small group, unforgettable experience, laughed a lot, better and more beautiful it couldn't have been
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Greg_v
Feb 14, 2025
As good as it gets!!! - This tour was beyond amazing in every way possible. Unlike other tours, this one was not rushed at all and we were even taken to some other fantastic places as an added bonus and had only one other great couple with us to share our adventures with. Our guide, Santiago was an absolute gem. He spoke English incredibly well and shared his vast knowledge in history of the area throughout the tour. He made sure to get us to Hierve el Agua while it was not overly busy and let us take our time hiking around to see all the incredible views while still getting ample time to soak in the ever refreshing pools. Our afternoon lunch break took us to an authentic Oaxacan buffet which had endless items to try, most of which were absolutely amazing. The mezcal tour exceeded all expectations as well; very informative and we were able to taste so many different types without getting any pressure at all for purchasing some of their delicious products. A shout out is also necessary to our driver, Louis, who was very patient while waiting for us at all our stops and ensuring that we made it back to our starting point safe and sound. If I could give this tour an 11 out of 10 I would do so without any hesitation!
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Freakshow69
Feb 14, 2025
AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!! - This tour was beyond amazing in every way possible. Unlike other tours, this one was not rushed at all and we were even taken to some other fantastic places as an added bonus and had only one other great couple with us to share our adventures with. Our guide, Santiago was an absolute gem. He spoke English incredibly well and shared his vast knowledge in history of the area throughout the tour. He made sure to get us to Hierve el Agua while it was not overly busy and let us take our time hiking around to see all the incredible views while still getting ample time to soak in the ever refreshing pools. Our afternoon lunch break took us to an authentic Oaxacan buffet which had endless items to try, most of which were absolutely amazing. The mezcal tour exceeded all expectations as well; very informative and we were able to taste so many different types without getting any pressure at all for purchasing some of their delicious products. A shout out is also necessary to our driver, Louis, who was very patient while waiting for us at all our stops and ensuring that we made it back to our starting point safe and sound. If I could give this tour an 11 out of 10, I would do so without any hesitation!
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Jean-baptiste
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing day out - The whole day was perfect from start to finish. Santiago was so interesting and managed the day perfectly. We had plenty of time at Hierve de Agua to do a hike + swim in the natural pools. The place we went for food in between was delicious with lots of vegetarian options too! The Mezcal distillery was so enjoyable, everything was explained well and we got to taste so many different types of mezcal. Highly recommend this day out for anyone in Oaxaca :)
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Georgemetaxas222
Feb 11, 2025
Great day and guide - We had a fantastic day seeing Hierve el Agua and tasting many many mezcals. Santiago was a very knowledgeable guide and made the day fun and relaxed. I highly recommend this tour.
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Lafarbo
Jan 29, 2025
Exceptional experience! - The trip was exceptional. We would give 10 stars if we could. Santiago, and his trainee, Annie were extremely informative. Louis, the driver was great also. We always felt safe with him. Everyone should go on this tour! We had a blast!
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Ellaso2266ay
Jan 19, 2025
The best day! - We had the best time on this tour! Our guides were so incredibly knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to explore and enjoy the tour. Everything was so easily organised and comfortable. We would 100% come back and do this same tour in Oaxaca as we had the best time !
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