Hierve el agua half day tour
Description
(we include a hiking) Enjoy the natural pools and be amazed by the height of the waterfalls. Embark on an excursion where you will visit only Hierve el Agua, a set of two waterfalls that have been petrifying for millions of years due to the calcium carbonate mineral solution in the water. The tour goes directly to Hierve el Agua as the only stop. We will stay at the site for 3 hours to allow ample time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua at a leisurely pace. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, a set of petrified waterfalls distinguished by their white color and their height of over 200 meters. BRING CASH, $70 pesos entrance fee and at least $200 pesos to buy snacks; they do not accept cards. Remember to have breakfast beforehand, or bring a boxed lunch since we will not be making any stops. You can buy food inside.
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Transfer time to Hierve el agua: You will be able to know the way to the route for one and half hour
Hierve el Agua is an impressive set of petrified waterfalls located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. These natural formations originated from the accumulation of calcium carbonate over thousands of years, creating the appearance of "boiling water" over the cliffs. In addition to its natural beauty, Hierve el Agua offers opportunities to swim in natural pools and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, so bring your swimsuit and dive in. It is a popular tourist destination that combines impressive landscapes with unique geological elements. Here, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pools and take an exciting hike of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to the main waterfall. (Optional + local guide) The transfer to Hierve el Agua is 1 hour and a half one way and another hour and a half returning, giving a total of 6 hours.
Return to the city of Oaxaca for one hour and 30 minutes
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for people suffering from high blood pressure or altitude sickness
Reviews(121)
Great trip. Julia was an excellent facilitator. There is no guided tour included in this booking, but she went above and beyond! She led my kids on a short walk to a scenic spot, and talked to them about the regional history and wildlife. She is very knowledgeable in her field.
Beautiful scenery. The hike and the pools were amazing. An excellent day with an excellent guide, Francisco.
Good tour overall, the guide was very good and got some great photographs! Things were explained well in both English & Spanish.
Avoid by all means, they cancelled evening before by mail leaving us with no options, be aware of such operators
Thank you for your feedback, Amir. We are sorry that the situation caused frustration during your visit to Oaxaca. We would like to clarify that the tour was not cancelled without notice. The evening before the tour, we contacted you to inform you that the minimum number of participants required to operate the 10:30 a.m. departure had not been reached. We intentionally wait until the evening before departure because additional bookings often come in during the afternoon, and we always try our best to operate the tour as scheduled whenever possible. In our message, we offered three alternatives: joining the 8:30 a.m. departure, rescheduling the tour to another available date during your stay, or receiving a full refund. Since none of the alternative options worked for your plans, the corresponding full refund was processed. We understand that this was disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We always strive to provide reliable service and transparent communication. Unfortunately, on this occasion, your booking was one of only two participants registered for that departure, making it impossible to operate the tour under the required conditions. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
Very nice excursion, safe transportation with Jose, and the guide, Vladimir, was very attentive, always providing interesting explanations and listening to us, I recommend it!!
Awesome trip to the falls. We specifically chose this one as it is a half day and just focused on what we wanted to see without distractions.
Good driver, good price, and excellent guides. The place is really nice, and the trip was pleasant and safe.
Getting to the meeting point: you can choose to have breakfast at the hotel, undoubtedly an advantage given the time when most places are closed. We were fortunate to take this tour at the beginning of June, and it is undoubtedly a great choice, as it is low season and there are hardly any people. There is a risk of rain, yes, but most of it is at the end of the month; at the beginning, the weather is perfect. We had Francisco as our guide, a guy who undoubtedly knows a lot about the history, gastronomy, and points of interest in the region. He is quite friendly and always has a great attitude; undoubtedly a great tour if you come with very limited time.
Great trip. The steps down to the bottom of the waterfall are tough, and im in pretty good shape. Some are really tall.
The Hierve el Agua location was very sunny the day of my trip. If other people have similar conditions on the day of their trip, then a wide brimmed hat is probably a good idea and also plenty of water for the hike. If you're prone to sunburn, take sunscreen or wear a long sleeve shirt.
