Hierve el Agua & More... All Included Guided Day Tour from Oaxaca
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This is a full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch. Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet.
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Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet.
After coming back down the mountain we head for Yagul archaeological site. A rare jewel that sees very little visitors, Yagul is full of wild cactus and agave plants growing among and on the Zapotec ruins. The place has a fascinating history and is incredibly atmospheric, and has featured in many books and films throughout Mexican history.
Nearby is Teotitlan del Valle, a town famous for its tradition of Zapotec weavers, whose designs and styles have become world famous. We will visit a household who acquire their wool only from their own livestock and give us a full tour of their production methods from start to finish. This is a wonderfully refreshing and interactive experience where we gain an understanding of the work and symbolism behind these textiles, with a family who have been weaving for generations. Our lunch is also prepared by the family and we eat inside their home, a real treat of traditional Oaxacan cuisine.
On the road home to Oaxaca, we will stop by Santa Maria del Tule, location of one of the largest and oldest trees in the world. A Moctezuma Cypress, considered to have the widest trunk in the world, this tree is a whole ecosystem in itself whose size is so impressive it dwarfs the church next door. At around 1500 years old, it is a wonder of nature and feels incredible just to be in its presence.
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We will meet you in front of your accomodation.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
Our driver Jorge was a wealth of knowledge and also from Oaxaca. He was a great storyteller and made us feel at home. Yesenia (Jessie) provided us with so much history and cultural relevance throughout our tour. She allowed us to explore each stop to our liking and answered all 1,000 questions we had. I would highly recommend taking this tour and, if you can, get Jorge and Yesenia! They were an amazing team that allowed us a beautiful day!
This tour is packed with so many amazing sites from around Oaxaca, we enjoyed them all! Loved learning about the culture and meeting with locals from the region. Really heightened our appreciation for the places we visited. Our guides were super fun, friendly, and filled with lots of interesting information. Shout out to Tania and Pablo, hope we meet again! :)
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! It’s wonderful to hear that the tour immersed you in the beauty and culture of Oaxaca, and that you enjoyed every site and interaction with the locals. Tania and Pablo’s enthusiasm, friendliness, and wealth of knowledge clearly made the experience even more special. We’re so glad they helped deepen your appreciation for the region, and we hope you do get to meet them again someday! Thank you for your kind words—we’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future.
This was the absolute best thing we did in all of Mexico. We had the best day. Mizael was the best guide and Jorge was so helpful setting up the tour. We found the price perfect for the full day of activities and tours. We would do a tour with Mexico Kan tours again!
We're thrilled to hear that your tour was the highlight of your trip to Mexico! Mizael and Jorge will be so happy to know they made your experience unforgettable. We’d love to welcome you on another adventure with Mexico Kan Tours in the future!
This is a fabulous tour full of culture , history, great food and beautiful scenery. Lucas, our guide, shared a wealth of knowledge and was pleasant to spend the day with.
Thank you Jan for your positive feedback! I'm glad to hear that you found the tour to be fabulous and full of culture, history, great food, and beautiful scenery. It's wonderful to know that Lucas, your guide, shared a wealth of knowledge and was pleasant to spend the day with. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon for another adventure with Mexico Kan Tours Oaxaca!
Misael was a fantastic guide, full of info and interested in chatting and answering our questions. The tour was a great way to see the sites and I would recommend it to anyone interested in an easy and enjoyable way to experience some highlights of Oaxaca. If you love nature you must visit the tule tree, it is incredible!
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that Misael was a fantastic guide and that you found the tour to be a great way to see the sites in Oaxaca. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the experience and found the Tule Tree incredible. We hope to see you again soon in Oaxaca.
I booked this tour because we have a fantastic experience with this company during two trips to Tulum, but this time I was quite disappointed, especially considering the price we paid 330. The tour guide Michael was inattentive, spending most of the car ride playing on his phone, and he only answered our questions when we asked. I expected a brief intro at each stop, but did not happen. Also, when we reached the Hierve el Agua, he did not come in with us due to the legal restrictions, but he only mentioned like one sentence without further explanations when we about to get off the car, which should have been tell us earlier. On the positive side, the driver Isaac was wonderful! He was friendly, always smiling, and made sure the ac is on every time we got into the car. one tip for future travelers, if you’re thinking to buy the weaving products during the lunch stop ( which is held at a family owned weaving house), be cautious. The items are very expensive unless you’re good at bargaining. Overall, I don’t recommend this trip, especially given the price we paid compared with the service they offered.
Hi Marissa, We're really sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate your candid feedback. We strive to provide exceptional service, and we're sorry to learn that our guide did not deliver the high-quality experience you deserved. We take your concerns seriously and will address them with our team to ensure improvements are made. Thank you for highlighting Isaac's excellent service; we're glad he made your journey comfortable. We also appreciate your tip for future travelers regarding the weaving products. Please contact us directly so we can discuss this further. We have tried to contact you with no success. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Nice tour to Hierve el Agua with Miguel as our guide. The ride in the comfortable van was smooth all day, and the pickup was right on time. We enjoyed a breakfast stop at a local spot, which felt authentic and not touristy. The hike to Hierve el Agua with a local guide was a highlight—stunning views! We also loved the stop at the Yagul archaeological site—after visiting more popular spots like Monte Alban, it was amazing to have the place all to ourselves. Learning about the traditions of Zapotec weavers and having lunch prepared by their family in their home was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Miguel offered us mezcal throughout the day and even gifted us some complimentary pastries. What we really appreciated about the company is how it cooperates with the locals and supports the region, respecting its history, culture, and nature. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your detailed and positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on the Hierve el Agua tour with Miguel. It's great to know that you enjoyed the comfortable ride, authentic breakfast, stunning hike, and the unique visit to the Yagul archaeological site. The opportunity to learn about Zapotec weavers and share a meal with a local family sounds truly special. We appreciate your recognition of our commitment to supporting the local community and respecting the region's history, culture, and nature. Wish you the best !
Each stop on the tour was unique and memorable. Our guide, Micael, provided cultural insights during the ride, enhancing our understanding of the Zapotec people. This tour surpassed a mere transportation service, offering a seamless and enriching experience. Highly recommended and worth every penny.
Hi Ashley ! Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that each stop on the tour was unique and memorable. It's great to know that Micael provided cultural insights during the ride, enhancing your understanding of the Zapotec people. We're glad to hear that the tour surpassed your expectations. We appreciate your high recommendation and are pleased to know that you found the tour worth every penny. We hope to see you back in Oaxaca !
Amazing tour! Explored and learnt so much whilst respecting locals at the same time. Highly recommend! - Thank you for having us
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled that you found the tour amazing and that you were able to explore and learn so much while respecting the locals. We're happy to have your high recommendation and grateful for your thanks. We hope to see you again on another adventure in Oaxaca !
Amazing day with a very knowledgeable guide, Tania! Hope to use Mexico Kan tours if I'm ever lucky enough to return to Mexico again
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad that Tania's knowledge made your day amazing. We hope you do return to Mexico and choose Mexico Kan Tours again for more adventures. We'd be delighted to have you back!
