Top Oaxaca City Day Trips

Marvel at the breathtaking views of Boil the Water. Enjoy the natural pools and amazing height of the waterfalls. Venture on an excursion where you will visit only Boerve water, a set of two waterfalls that for millions of years have been petrifying because of the calcium carbonate mineral solution of water. On the tour is to go directly to boil the water as the only stop. We stayed on site for 3 hours to have enough time and enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without hurry. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, which is a set of petrified waterfalls distinguished by the color white and the more than 200 meters high that make them up. BRING CASH, $70 pesos entry fee and at least $200 to buy snacks, NO card accepted. Remember to come before breakfast, or bring box lunch as we will not stop. You can shop inside

Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day with Zapotecos Tours. Be amazed by the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient Montezuma cypress with the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua exploring its stunning petrified waterfalls and refreshing yourself in its natural mineral pools. Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring local flavors and vegan options, then dive into the history of Mitla with a certified bilingual guide. Discover the rich textile traditions of Teotitlán del Valle, where artisans create wool rugs using natural dyes and ancestral techniques. To complete your experience, explore the world of mezcal with a visit to a traditional distillery, where you’ll learn about its artisanal production process and enjoy a guided tasting. Everything is included so you can experience Oaxaca with comfort, culture, nature, and flavor—all in one incredible tour.

Experience the best of Oaxaca in a day. Marvel at the majestic Árbol del Tule, explore the petrified waterfalls and crystal-clear pools of Hierve el Agua at your leisure, then enjoy a delicious meal featuring traditional regional dishes. You will have plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with nature, culture and flavour, in complete comfort and safety.

Transparency, Authenticity, and Sustainability. We believe in a "no surprises" experience, which is why we are transparent about entrance fees. your groups are kept small (maximum 13 people) to ensure you can actually talk to the artisans and hear the guide. Plus you travel with full insurance, prioritizing your comfort and the environment. This isn't just a sightseeing trip; it's a deep dive into the heart of Zapotec culture led by experts who live and breathe Oaxacan tradition.

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or enjoy the spas that are there. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua

We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.

Private tour with all admissions and activities included. We are the only ones with new vehicles and certified guides to get you to know Monte Albán and Boerve water in one day. We also added a tasting of mezcal and the Teotitlan textile from the valley that are the most important we have in Oaxaca. Monte Alban is a magical place full of history, which you can listen to through our tour guide. Access included $210 Mx Boil the natural attractive water, place where you can take the time to swim or walk to reach the petrified waterfalls of 35 meters high. Access included $70 Mx Mezcal typical drink that is currently considered one of the most important alcoholic beverages in the world, You will have the opportunity to know its process and tasting with more than 10 types of agaves endemic to Oaxaca. Teotitlán del Valle preserves the tradition of its textiles with its natural dyes. We will stop for lunch (Does not include food)

Up in the "Sierra Madre Mountains" in the state of Oaxaca, surrounded by exuberant vegetation and spectacular landscapes are " Las Brisas waterfalls " with their crystal clear waters that burn underground from springs and run down along the Copalitilla river to provide you amazing spots where you can do all type of activities such as hiking swimming jumping with the ropes or just relaxing yourself .After this wonderful experience , we delight ourselves with a delicious typical lunch.

Our experience is an educational tour to learn about the culture of mezcal and all the tradition that surrounds it. We will begin our trip starting from the center of the city of Oaxaca and we will visit the towns of Mitla and Matatlán. There we will take a walking tour through our majestic agave fields with thousands of specimens, where we will be able to learn more about this plant, as well as having enough time to do a couple of activities and of course the best photographs. Then we will continue to an artisan mezcal distillery to learn step by step, the entire artisan process of making our drink. At the end of the tour, we will have an unlimited tasting of different varieties of mezcal. Finally, we will share a traditional Oaxacan meal at a local restaurant, already included, and of course, More Mezcal!

This tour stands out for offering a complete and authentic Oaxaca experience in a single day with a certified guide that accompanies them. Combine the visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with unique cultural experiences such as black mud and alebirjes, where you will get up close and personal with their artisanal processes. In addition, you will enjoy well-organized times, personalized attention and an experience that integrates history, culture and gastronomy in a comfortable and unhurried way.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of the Oaxaca Valley. This tour packs in four top destinations into one day. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola, and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery.

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. Designed for people who enjoy cycling and want to know special places. We carry out our experience with a professional team, we will leave from Oaxaca City by bicycle, visit several places in 2 towns of Oaxaca. The first is 10 km from the city and is the warm town of Santa Maria El Tule where we will know the gastronomy market and we can make a traditional breakfast (option with Food), then visit the majestic millennial tree. The second place 6 km from the Tule is Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, we go to the village dam and if we have time we can know the house - workshop of a leather or leather craftsman and a traditional bread workshop. Note: Departure and return is by bicycle and from the office or space destined in the city center (35 km round on average). Experience in the use of the bicycle is necessary.

Explore the layers of history in several archaeological zones near Oaxaca City on this private day tour. Transport and a guide are taken care of, so you don’t need to deal with any of the logistics. Ride comfortably between Monte Alban, Mitla, Dainzu, and finally Teotitlan del Valle, learning about each place’s history and culture from your bilingual guide.

Behold the beauty of the HIGHLANDS of northern Oaxaca's Sierra Norte region in an intimate small group experience in this full-day hiking tour. Discover the indigenous village of Cuajimoloyas, situated at 3,150 meters above sea level, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. Start your day with a hearty breakfast before trekking through lush cloud forests adorned with local flora, including giant agaves and wildflowers. The 8 km hike features scenic trails in a pine forest, impressive rock walls, view points, and optional activities like crossing a long suspension bridge. Conclude your adventure with a delicious lunch featuring authentic mountain cuisine. -Tour Duration: 9 hours -Guided in both English and Spanish with a bilingual professional guide. -Intimate groups of 6 people max, so you can truly connect with other travelers. -Moderate difficulty suitable for ages 16 and up - Skill level: Intermediate - Breakfast and lunch provided - Hiking poles available - Transportation included

Discover Monte Alban with a local bilingual guide who shares little-known truths about Zapotec culture. You taste ancient mezcal in an authentic palenque, seeing the traditional production process step by step. You know the craft workshops of black clay and alebrijes, with local artisans who work in front of you, preserving centuries-old techniques. Convenient transport between each point, collected from your accommodation in the historic center, so that all day is dedicated to living the Oaxacan culture.

This is an immersive tour that provides knowledge about the history, tradition, science and culture of agave and mezcal production. All facilities and mezcals are designed and made in the artisanal tradition and are of the highest quality. Depending on the season and availability/production schedules of our various collaborators, experiences may be slightly different from tour to tour, but will always maximize what the region has to offer given the time of year.

This adventure begins in the historic center of the city, where we will have our meeting point and pick you up in one of our units. For our first experience, we will head to Santiago Matatlan, the Mezcal Capital of the World. Here, you will be part of the process of making mezcal. You will cut agave, taste cooked maguey, pack your own bottle and get to know our ripened mezcal cava. But the most amazing thing hardly comes, and it is our tasting of more than 12 different Mezcales. Any of you like it? We can try it again. And finally, we will visit the maguey fields where we will discover why it is such a noble plant. You take care of enjoying and taking photographs, that teach you and have fun we will take care of.

Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area designed for travelers who want a meaningful local connection. Enjoy a curated itinerary that blends archeological wonders, artisan workshops, vibrant markets, family artisan workshops, and the region’s most iconic landscapes. Explore at your own pace, discover the stories behind Oaxaca’s heritage, and enjoy a personalized experience with a passionate guide.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a smoke kitchen, and the Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Admire the petrified waterfalls, enjoy a leisurely dip in the warm waters, then head to a traditional smoke kitchen for lunch. Finally, explore Teotitlán del Valle and learn about Zapotec weaving traditions. Your tour includes round-trip transport from central Oaxaca, but entrance fees and lunch are at your expense.

Hola! I’m Alvaro, and together we’ll embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of mezcal. Our adventure begins as we head to my picturesque hometown of Mitla, surrounded by beautiful mountains and endless agave fields. For my family and me, mezcal is more than just a drink — it’s part of our identity, our culture, and our way of life. Driven by my passion to share our Zapotec traditions, we’ll walk through the agave fields, learning how each variety contributes to the unique flavors and aromas of mezcal. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking landscapes, capture incredible photos, and share plenty of laughs. Next, we’ll visit my family’s artisanal distillery, where I’ll guide you through every step of the traditional production process — from roasting the agave in an underground stone oven to the final distillation. You’ll feel the dedication and love that goes into every drop. We’ll finish our experience with a tasting of different mezcal varieties, paired with a delicious, authentic Oaxacan meal prepared with local ingredients. Throughout the tour, I’ll be by your side, making sure you feel at home. My goal is to make your journey into the world of mezcal not just a tour — but a memory you’ll cherish forever.

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Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Monte Albán archaeological complex, founded around 500 B.C., make three more stops, at local houses and craft workshops to see the process of: handmade black mud figurines and pieces; textiles and crafts woven by women on looms tied to their waists; finally, woodcut and painted pieces known as alebrijes. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.

A complete tour, where you can get to know nature, history and culture, you can interact with the inhabitants and know some customs and traditions as well as its magnificent gastronomy. In addition to a personalized service and trained guides that will give you all the attention from the moment you arrive.