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Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.
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Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
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Get a taste of Oaxaca’s history, culture, and landscapes when you embark on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, visit a Mesoamerican archaeological site as well as the Tule Tree and Hierve el Agua waterfall. Shop for souvenirs at a local artisan textile workshop and visit a mezcal factory to see how the smoky drink is made.
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Private Family Tour visitng Mitla, Mezcal Factory, HIerve el Agua
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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.
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Half-Day Tour to Explore Hierve el Agua
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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.
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Full day tour: Monte Albán, Alebrijes, Cuilapam y Coyotepec
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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.
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Boil the Water and Mitla Mezcal Tour
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If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.
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Street Art Bike Ride
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Mexico is home to many fantastic archeological sites, but only two are located on the water. One is Tulum, with its fortress on the Caribbean Sea; the other is on the Pacific Ocean here in Huatulco. Explore the ruins with a local guide who shares history and local insight about the site and region. You’ll also be rewarded with views of the Pacific Ocean from certain positions within the grounds.
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Pyramids Archaeological Site HT
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Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. Walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this small-group tour. Sample a plethora of different local dishes at markets and street food stalls, starting at Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.
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AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
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Learn more about Oaxacan heritage on a half-day excursion to Mitla. Join a small group and visit the ancient archaeological complex of Mitla. Learn about the Zapotecs who built this incredible structure, and enjoy free time to explore the ruins. You will also visit a local workshop where you can see the traditional way of making Oaxacan textiles with natural dyes.
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Mitla Half Day Guided Tour
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You will enjoy the best tour visiting the main viewpoints of the destination, where you will contemplate the landscape of the beaches and take photos to remember in the letters of "Huatulco"; You will walk through the streets of the town to enter the main church and observe the virgin depicted on the ceiling; We will taste mezcals, mezcal creams, chocolate and mole in a local; We will observe and listen to the explanation of the elaboration of the typical clothes of the region and finally you will have the opportunity to shop.
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Huatulco Town Tour with Certified Guide
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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.
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Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
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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.
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Hierve el Agua Early Tour with Pickup + smoke-kitchen
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Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.
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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
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What highlights our activity is the careful selection of coffee extraction methods, combined with the meticulous choice of coffee beans from Oaxaca. The rich history of coffee, presented in an exciting and educational way by our passionate specialist, also adds distinctive value to the experience. The unique flavor of our activity is reflected in the fusion of the smoothness and complexity of Oaxaca coffee beans, which stand out in each cup offered during the tasting. Soft nuances, combined with complex notes ranging from earthy flavors to fruity tones, provide participants with a unique and memorable sensory experience. Additionally, the knowledge gained about the coffee production process, from planting to final preparation, adds a deeper dimension to the appreciation of coffee and its exceptional flavor.
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Oaxaca Coffee Tasting
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You will know one of the natural wonders the giant Tule tree, which is more than 2000 years old, we will continue to the archaeological area of Mitla, unmatched by its varied ornamentation of its buildings, achieved through the system of geometric designs, then we will go to Teotitlán del valle, where the famous wool mats are made, we will continue our tour to Hierve el agua, where you can admire the petrified waterfalls, to conclude our tour we will visit a distillery of mezcal (the order of the visit is subject to change)
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full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla
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Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.
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Private and safe transfer from the airport to the hotel in Oaxaca
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Explore two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in one unforgettable day! Start with a scenic drive to Hierve el Agua, where you’ll swim in natural mineral pools with jaw dropping valley views. Then time for a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local spot most tourists miss. Finish visiting a traditional mezcal distillery to learn how this sacred drink is made with a bottomless mezcal tasting included! Unlike larger groups, we keep our tours small and personalized, so you get more time to connect with the culture. Perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers who want an authentic adventure!
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Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro
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Book this tour to learn about some of the handicrafts that Oaxacans are known for, carefully made in villages outside of the big town. Your transport from Oacaca is provided, so you don’t need to organize that separately. Visit three different villages, Monte Alban, San Martin Tilcajete, and San Bartolo.
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Tour to Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle & Mezcal
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We offer a deep insight into the archeology, nature and living culture of Oaxaca. Through the wonderful ancestral architecture in Mitla, the interaction with Zapotec weavers in Teotitlán del Valle and producers of true artisanal mezcal. Our groups are small to guarantee personalized attention by professional tour guides with long experience, knowledge and passion for Oaxaca.
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Paths of Mezcal
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Find culture, history, and excellent souvenir shopping on this small-group guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zocalo’ (town square) and city center, and visit the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman and the Oaxaca Regional Museum located in its former convent. Wander the stalls of 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez, two of Oaxaca’s most popular markets, and pick up woven goods, crafts and tasty snacks like chocolates and chilies.
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City Tour and Museum of Cultures
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Spend a full day with my family in a Zapotec village near Oaxaca and experience real life in our community. This is not a conventional tour, but a genuine cultural experience where you will be welcomed into our home and daily life. Throughout the day, you will enjoy homemade traditional food, learn how to prepare chocolate using ancestral techniques, visit local artisans, and explore the village and its surroundings. We will share with you our culture, traditions, and way of life as it is lived today in our community. Mezcal is also part of our culture, and we will visit a small artisanal distillery to learn about its traditional process. My family and I love sharing our culture in a natural and personal way, creating meaningful and unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
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Authentic Day in my Zapotec Village - private experience.
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This Huatulco Day of the Dead Experience is a great pick for those looking to learn about the importance and tradition of Day of the Dead in Mexican culture, while visiting the country. A guide explains the day and its traditions to you as you visit a cemetery in Santa Maria Huatulco. Plus, you can also leave flowers for someone who may have been forgotten over time with provided flowers.
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Day Of The Dead Huatulco HT
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Dive into the heart of Mezcal production in Oaxaca, Mexico, on this immersive tour in a Zaptoec village. Experience the ancient art of crafting this traditional drink from agave, guided by local artisans. Begin with a traditional Zapotec breakfast and explore an artisanal mezcaleria. Then, enjoy a lunch complemented by the mezcal's rich flavors.
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Artisanal Mezcal distillery in an authentic Zapotec village
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In this tour you get to sample one of the best organic coffee in Mexico. Keep in mind that we are competing againts one of the best coffee in the world.
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Coffee Plantation Experience
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