Mitla Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mitla. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla, and Mezcal Distillery Tour

• Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

• Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, Mezcal, El Tule, Desde Oaxaca

• Hierve el Agua Guided Full-Day Tour in Oaxaca

• Full-Day El Tule, Mitla, & Hierve el Agua Tour From Oaxaca

Visiting Mitla currently costs 100 Mexican pesos per person. Tours that combine the ancient burial site with a mezcal distillery, a textiles warehouse, and the petrified Hierve el Agua waterfall typically cost from US$44, while private tours that let you tailor your itinerary start at US$289.

One of Oaxaca’s most important archaeological sites, the Mesoamerican ruins of Mitla are famous for their mosaics and distinctive geometric patterns. Mitla means “Place of the Dead” in Nahuatl, an Indigenous Aztec-origin language, and the complex was used as a Zapotec burial site. Today, you can still see tombs and ceremonial buildings.

The best time to visit Oaxaca is during the dry season from November to April. Clear, sunny days make for ideal conditions for visiting open-air archaeological sites like Mitla. However, expect crowds and higher prices then. The rainy season is hotter and muggier, but days still often remain dry.

Yes, visiting Mitla is worth it. This was an important spiritual site for the Indigenous Zapotec and the Mixtecs, so it has an important place in Mexico’s heritage. Whether you’re an archaeology buff or a history enthusiast, there’s a lot here to see. Plus, it’s close to Oaxaca City, so it's an easy day trip.

Yes, you can go to Mitla on your own. The site is located only an hour’s drive from Oaxaca City. Solo travelers can arrive via private vehicle, taxi, or even collectivo (shared taxi), the budget-friendly choice. But the easiest option is joining a tour, as you’ll also get context on the ruins.