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Oaxaca Highlights: Explore Zapotec Culture
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214 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Experience the finest of Oaxaca with Zapotecos Tours. With over five years of expertise, our tours are designed to be both enjoyable and engaging. Our primary goal is to ensure you have an unforgettable day, immersing yourself in the local people, culture, and traditions at each destination we explore, showcasing the natural and cultural wonders.
Experience the finest of Oaxaca with Zapotecos Tours. With over five years of expertise, our tours are designed to be both enjoyable and engaging. Our primary goal is to ensure you have an unforgettable day, immersing yourself in the local people, culture, and traditions at each destination we explore, showcasing the natural and cultural wonders.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Teotitlán del Valle - Located in Oaxaca, Teotitlán del Valle is renowned for its handmade wool rugs crafted using traditional pedal loom techniques. These rugs are distinguished by their vibrant and enduring colors, achieved through natural pigments derived from local plants, minerals, and insects like cochineal, pomegranate, and indigo. This…
- Teotitlán del Valle - Located in Oaxaca, Teotitlán del Valle is renowned for its handmade wool rugs crafted using traditional pedal loom techniques. These rugs are distinguished by their vibrant and enduring colors, achieved through natural pigments derived from local plants, minerals, and insects like cochineal, pomegranate, and indigo. This age-old tradition, passed down through generations, embodies the rich Oaxacan culture and environmental respect. Visiting this town offers a wonderful chance to learn about this artisanal process and purchase unique rugs from skilled local weavers.
- Hierve el Agua - Discover the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where visitors can spend two and a half hours exploring and enjoying the mineral-rich natural pools. During the hike, one can admire the various views of the waterfalls and find small springs that contribute to the petrified formations. The most breathtaking part is at the base, where the waterfall’s descent offers the perfect spot for memorable photographs.
After the hike, visitors can refresh in the pool area or take time to meditate and appreciate the stunning landscape, surrounded by mountains that provide a magnificent backdrop.
- Zona Arqueológica de Mitla - The tour of the Mitla archaeological site is guided by knowledgeable collaborators who share historical insights about the area, helping visitors understand the Zapotec culture’s worldview. Visitors can also capture stunning photos of the palaces, which showcase impressive architecture.
- El Rey de Matatlán - At this mezcal house, visitors can learn about the production process of mezcal, one of Oaxaca’s most iconic beverages. They will discover the various agave types used and observe traditional techniques like cooking, crushing, fermentation, and distillation, which have remained largely unchanged over the centuries.
Following this immersive experience, visitors can enjoy a tasting of the different mezcals produced here. It’s a chance to explore the richness and diversity of this ancient beverage while delving into Oaxaca’s culture and traditions.
- Tule Tree - In Santa María del Tule, visitors will see a Sabino or Ahuehuete tree, known for being the widest tree in the world. The guide will share significant historical information and legends about this natural wonder that have been passed down through the ages.
What's Included
- Bottles of water during the tour
- Bottles of water during the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Melchor Ocampo 1017A
Melchor Ocampo
Locate our office with blue facade labeled with Zapotecos Tours
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
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Katek2072iy
Jul 6, 2025
A highly recommended, fully packed highlights tour of the Oaxaca area - I would highly recommend this tour to all fellow travellers out there! It was a long day, but we covered a lot of ground with our perfect sized group of 11 people and it was well worth it. Hierve del agua was very peaceful at the start of the day before lots of people arrived and the textile making demonstration with natural dyes was a surprisingly highlight. The tour guide was both friendly and very knowledgeable about local history. So glad I took this tour!
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Navycoat
Jul 5, 2025
Full day and a lot of fun! It’s worth it! - I had a great time on this tour while visiting Oaxaca. I was hesitant at first since it’s a 12-hour day, but we covered a lot and had free time to explore markets, visit a church, or just relax, which I appreciated. Our guide Pavel and driver Ryan were very kind and accommodating.
I recommend bringing a backpack with a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, hat, and a backup phone charger. I was really glad to have a change of clothes, and wearing running shoes helped a lot for the hiking portion—some people wore sandals, which looked pretty challenging.
Bring snacks if you want, or you’ll have plenty of chances to buy some along the way. Be prepared to pay 5–10 pesos to use the bathroom at most stops. The buffet lunch wasn’t amazing, but it was quick and did the job. Overall, a full but well-paced day!
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Otmski
Jul 5, 2025
Must see trip! - This tour was truly the best we could have chosen! Our tour guide Ricardo, was so knowledgeable, friendly, and fun and truly made this an unforgettable trip. We had such a great time and I would recommend this to anyone visiting Oaxaca!
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801zekel
Jul 4, 2025
A full day tour of El Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, and local artisans. - Pavel was fantastic! The tour was great. My fiancee loved each stop. It was a great way to experience some of the things that make Oaxaca such a magical and unique place.
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Dimarmedellinz
Jul 4, 2025
A dream becomes true - This tour was such an amazing experience! The best 11 hours invested to see the best wonders of Oaxaca. Pavel was a great tour guide. Totally recommended!!
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Albert
Jul 4, 2025
Great fun, worth it, great guide! - Pavel did a great job on the tour. Very fun, very activity packed and we had a good group. You definitely get your moneys worth on this and it showcases a lot of oaxacan culture. I definitely recommend this
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985lilianac
Jul 3, 2025
Fun times with great people - Ricardo was great, informative at all the stops, fun and interactive. Appreciate the water bottles and air conditioningin the car, especially after the hike.
Thank you to Miguel for driving us safely.
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Gilbrid
Jul 3, 2025
A really great all rounder for Oaxaca! - Ricardo and Miguel were great! Such a good day trip where you see and do so much - a great mix of culture, nature, history and of course Mescal! Ricardo spoke good English and so did many at the sights visited. The petrified waterfalls are great, just come prepared to hike so bring snacks, water, SPF and good footwear! Would 100% recommend!
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Ben
Jul 3, 2025
Interesting, varied and cultural. - Really interesting trip with so many stops and places to learn along the way. Ricardo was great, super informative and friendly. Note there are a lot of opportunities to buy stuff / tip and remember you don’t have to at every point. Still loads of fun and lots of cool stuff to see!!
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Aideeariadna
Jul 2, 2025
Wonderful Experience for the Whole Family - We are a family of four—two adults and two boys (ages 7 and 10)—and all of us enjoyed the trip! Richard, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, and our driver was excellent as well. The places we stopped for textiles and mezcal were authentic and had great prices. We learned so much about the culture and had delicious food. This is a day trip I wouldn’t skip!
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