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

Experience the ultimate day trip in Oaxaca with our extensive itinerary tour. Our journey begins at the awe-inspiring Tule tree, a living testament to over 2,000 years of history. Next, we delve into the rich tradition of rug weaving at a workshop in Teotitlan del Valle. The adventure continues with a visit to Mitla Archaeological Site, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and mysterious allure. Cap off the day with a visit to Hierve el Agua, a natural wonder boasting petrified waterfalls, offering a surreal experience like no other in Oaxaca. As we return to the city, indulge in a visit to a traditional mezcal distillery, where mezcal samples await, adding a flavorful conclusion to your unforgettable journey. Things to note: Additional Costs (Paid in Cash) Tule Tree Entrance: $20 MXN Mitla Archaeological Site: $210 MXN Hierve el Agua Entrance Fee : $70 MXN Oaxacan Buffet Lunch: $198 MXN Teotitlan del Valle : No entrance fee Mezcal Distillery Visit : No entrance fee

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

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido

Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Mazunte, Zipolite, Ventanilla, Punta Cometa

Mazunte, Zipolite, Ventanilla, Punta Cometa

8 hoursFree Cancellation

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

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.

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Food & Markets Tour

Food & Markets Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale & Dolphin Watching

Explore Puerto Escondido's marine life-filled waters from above and below on a small-group wildlife-watching and snorkel adventure. Prepare to be dazzled by not one, but four magnificent species of dolphins: spinner, spotted, bottle-nosed, and white-belly—and, from December to March, migrating humpback whales. Then, don your snorkel kit, jump off board, and get up close views of turtles and more.

Whale & Dolphin Watching

3 hoursFree Cancellation

full day tour : Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Mezcal, el tule and Mitla

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)

full day tour : Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Mezcal, el tule and Mitla

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour

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

Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Hierve el Agua Early Tour with Pickup + smoke-kitchen

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.

Hierve el Agua Early Tour with Pickup + smoke-kitchen

8 hoursFree Cancellation

snorkeling adventure

snorkeling adventure

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Oaxaca Mitla Caves Tlacolula Market and Textile Tour

The adventure begins in the heart of Oaxaca, heading to the prehistoric caves of Mitla. In a journey of 1 h 20 min we will enjoy landscapes of the Tlacolula Valley and its mountains. At San Pablo Villa de Mitla, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a local guide will take you on an easy 1.5 h hike between caves and ancient cave paintings that reveal thousands of years of history. Then, after a 20-minute walk, we will taste the best of Oaxacan cuisine at Tlacolula Market, with options for all tastes. To close with a golden clasp, we will visit a Zapotec family that will open the doors of their home and their art: natural wool dyeing and pedal loom weaving. After living with them for an hour, we will return to Oaxaca City with a heart full of culture, flavors and living traditions.

Oaxaca Mitla Caves Tlacolula Market and Textile Tour

7 hours 20 minutes

Price varies by group size

Sanctuary Turtles Reléase

Sanctuary Turtles Reléase

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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The ruins of Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Monte Albán

Tourists strolling at the Hierve el Agua rock formation in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Teotitlán del Valle

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Teotitlán del Valle

Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)

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Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)

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