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Arrive in Puerto Escondido without the stress of finding transportation, waiting in taxi lines, or coordinating last-minute rides after your flight. This shared transfer ensures a driver is ready at the airport to take you directly to your hotel in comfort. With space for both passengers and luggage, it’s a simple, reliable way to start your trip smoothly.
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Puerto Escondido Transfer Apt-Hotel
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Monte Albán is an archaeological site in Oaxaca and this half-day guided tour is the perfect way to learn more about its history, the ruins and the first inhabitants. Close the travel guide and enjoy a guided adventure with commentary throughout the tour. To save time, the tour travels between sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can cover much more ground than on a walking tour.
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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
3 to 4 hours
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Discover and explore the mountains of the sierra where we will find the spectacular Magical Copalitilla waterfalls, at approximately 1:30 hours we will arrive at a fascinating place within the jungle where we will find beautiful pools of crystalline waters and waterfalls ideal for swimming, taking photos and contemplate nature. During the tour there will be a stop to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, we will have a brief explanation on the subject of coffee and we will learn about the healing properties of medicinal plants and products made with medicinal plants by the community. We will have time to eat the delicious typical regional food of mole with chicken accompanied by pot beans and tortillas made by hand by community cooks (Food not included in the tour)
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Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
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What really makes this tour unique is the opportunity to explore the 7 bays of Huatulco in a single experience, each with unforgettable scenery and moments. You will sail through iconic places like La Entrega, famous for its crystal clear waters, and the spectacular Bufadero. Inside Huatulco National Park, you can spot dolphins, turtles and, in season, majestic whales. Enjoy a guided snorkel on the unspoilt beach of Chachacual, ideal for discovering marine life with experts. The tour combines nature and culture with local stories such as the legend of India, and culminates with a unique gastronomic touch: the famous pineapple filled with seafood in Maguey and the visit to the iconic stone face in The Organ. ⏱️ Guaranteed punctual return to the dock, for cruise passengers.
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Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
7 to 8 hours
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Hi! Welcome to Oaxaca! Without a doubt the best way to get to know a new destination is to walk along its streets and learn its history from a local. On this tour we will welcome you to the city to tour together the most emblematic places and one hidden gem!!! Join us to discover the magic of Oaxaca, enjoy its architecture, art, its colors, flavors and the best tips to eat as a local in the best restaurants and of course, street food. In addition to bars, activities and places of interest. This adventure is perfect if you are traveling alone or as a couple looking to connect with people from all over the world and local people.
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Oaxaca Walking Tour
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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.
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Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
10 to 11 hours
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Join us on a private walking tour in Oaxaca City, where we'll take you on a journey through its rich history and tantalize your taste buds with a street food adventure. This personalized tour is designed exclusively for you, ensuring that your experience is tailored to your interests and preferences. Our expert guide will meet you at your desired location and lead you through the historical heart of Oaxaca. As you walk along the cobblestone streets, you'll be transported back in time, discovering the secrets and stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and architectural wonders. But that's not all - we'll also embark on a culinary exploration of Oaxaca's vibrant street food scene. Our guide will introduce you to the best local vendors and hidden gems, where you'll have the opportunity to sample mouthwatering delicacies. Throughout the tour, our guide will also provide helpful tips and life hacks for you to discover the city on your own when the tour finishes!
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Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated
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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. Note: the tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there are few reservations for a single language, the service may be carried out in a bilingual manner, maintaining the attention and explanation for all participants.
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Essence Zapoteca Monte Albán, Barro Negro and Alebrijes for a day.
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The safest and most comfortable Huatulco International airport shuttle to explore every corner of Huatulco Bays, discover the most beautiful secrets of the paradise Huatulco Bays and travel directly to your hotel, Airbnb or anywhere you stay on a round trip. Enjoy a comfortable, reliable, safe, air-conditioned transfer with certified operators to take you to your place of stay. Shuttle service is not for destinations or areas such as: Mazunte, Zipolite, San Agustinillo, Puerto Angel, Hidden Port.
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Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels
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Most travellers never get beyond Oaxaca’s restaurant scene, but this tour dives straight into the city’s true culinary heart. Instead of polished dining rooms, you’ll taste the iconic dishes locals actually eat at midday, from memelas and mole-filled tamales to empanadas, tostadas, and ancient maize-and-cacao drinks that have defined the region for centuries. With 15+ tastings across 8+ stops, you’ll explore markets, street vendors, and neighbourhood eateries beloved by locals and largely unknown to visitors. It’s a deep, generous look at why Oaxaca is considered one of the world’s great culinary capitals, and one of the best ways to experience the city food culture.
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Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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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
8 hours
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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!
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The Mezcal Journey
6 hours
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The history, the artisanal equipments, the making process of mezcal are just a few of the reasons you’ll never stop admiring about your journey to the mezcal distillery. All our guides are locals, experts and knowledgeable about the mezcal production process. • Learn about both processes artisanal and ancestral. • Taste more than 15 flavors of mezcal. • Learn about the biodiversity, the origin and history. • Learn how to identify the algorithms of flavors and aromas in mezcal tasting. • Learn about the anatomy and the reproductive process. • Learn about the cultivation process and more. So embark on this trip and get an unforgettable cultural experience. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized experiences that delight our guests, leaving them inspired, excited, and planning their next visit to Oaxaca. So if you want to learn more about this spirit and see our distilleries then it's best to book a Mezcal tour. Do not just guess, Go with the best!
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Experience the Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca
4 hours 30 minutes
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Food is a major part of Mexican culture, so there’s no better way to immerse yourself in it than on a small-group food and walking tour that reveals local favorites that most first-time visitors miss. Follow your guide through the streets of La Crucecita and taste an array of snacks, learning about their origins and traditions as you feast.
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Huatulco Walking Food Tour
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Most visitors to Oaxaca never experience the city’s nighttime food scene when neighbourhood grills fire up, late-night vendors appear, and regional specialities take centre stage. This tour dives straight into the dishes locals actually eat after dark, far from restaurant dining rooms and tourist-focused menus. With 14+ tastings across 7–8 authentic stops, you’ll sample everything from lechón tacos and oversized tlayudas to mole-filled tamales, tetelas, garnachas, and mezcal-soaked sweets. These are real neighbourhood spots, beloved by locals and largely unknown to travellers. It’s a flavour-packed, after-hours look at Oaxaca’s culinary identity, and the most authentic way to experience the city at night.
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Oaxaca Streets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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This excursion gives you the best opportunity to immerse yourself in local life, learn about its ancestral traditions, culture, art and crafts in the charming Magic Town of Mazunte.You can enjoy the results of local crops, such as Mezcal, chocolate and coffee, savoring its authentic flavors and discovering its rich history. The environment is the protagonist of this excursion. You will approach the fauna in total freedom, admiring close up herons, fishermen martins, diving ducks and even river crocodiles. Crocodile watching is a safe experience, as it is a quiet animal during the day. It is carried out in boats with oars so as not to alter the fauna. You will visit the famous beach of Zipolite and then head to Puerto Angel, to enjoy, if you wish, a delicious meal based on fresh seafood and an endless variety of dishes for all tastes.
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Wildlife Eco Tour on the coast of Oaxaca.
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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
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Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour
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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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Experience the best of Oaxaca in a single day. Marvel at the majestic Tule Tree, the millennial hollow with the widest trunk in the world, and tour Hierve el Agua for 3 hours, exploring its impressive petrified waterfalls and cooling off in its natural pools. Enjoy a delicious buffet with local seasoning and vegan options, then delve into the history of Mitla with a certified bilingual guide and learn about Teotitlan del Valle textiles, made with wool and natural pigments following ancient techniques. To complete the experience, discover the tradition of mezcal with a tour of its artisan process and a guided tasting. All inclusive so you can live Oaxaca in comfort, culture, nature and taste in one unforgettable tour Note: the tour is offered in Spanish or English, subject to availability. In case of a small number of reservations, the experience may be carried out bilingually to ensure the operation of the service.
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Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
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Oaxaca's FAVORITE ride to visit the legendary Tule Tree, the WIDEST tree in the world. A must do while you're here! Skip the hassle of figuring out routes, dealing with traffic, or risking getting lost. This guided bike tour offers the safest and most enjoyable way to visit the Tule Tree, while experiencing an active, informative and fun day. Ride through carefully selected paths with a local expert who ensures a smooth, organized, and enriching experience from start to finish. WHY US: Safe, carefully planned cycling route. Local guide with cultural insights. No need to worry about logistics or navigation. Mechanical support throughout the entire ride. A smoother, more enjoyable and rewarding alternative to renting a bike or going on your own. IDEAL FOR: Active travelers looking for a safe, authentic, and well-organized way to explore beyond the city. REQUIREMENTS: Participants must know how to ride a bike and feel confident riding 20 km. SEE DETAILED ITINERARY BELOW
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Tule Tree Bike Tour from Oaxaca | Safe, Guided & Fun
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(we include a hiking) Enjoy the natural pools and be amazed by the height of the waterfalls. Embark on an excursion where you will visit only Hierve el Agua, a set of two waterfalls that have been petrifying for millions of years due to the calcium carbonate mineral solution in the water. The tour goes directly to Hierve el Agua as the only stop. We will stay at the site for 3 hours to allow ample time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua at a leisurely pace. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, a set of petrified waterfalls distinguished by their white color and their height of over 200 meters. BRING CASH, $70 pesos entrance fee and at least $200 pesos to buy snacks; they do not accept cards. Remember to have breakfast beforehand, or bring a boxed lunch since we will not be making any stops. You can buy food inside.
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Hierve el agua half day tour
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How about a tasty trip on the Tip Top Tacos experience? Now that is an alliteration, but your experience will be an exhilaration! You will be delighted as you sink your teeth into an array of delectable Mexican tacos along the way. Each day at sunset in the heart of historic La Crucecita in Bahías de Huatulco, both locals and tourists hit the street to shop, drink cervezas and treat themselves to mouth watering tacos. Our Tip Top Tacos tour will begin at the busy market place and we will end with tacos at their finest. We will stop at five different locations, sampling savory flavors that will delight you. Whether you are a taco connoisseur or a newbie to this delightful food the Tip Top Tacos tour will become a memorable experience. We guarantee you will walk away smiling and happily satiated with some of the best tacos you could ever imagine.
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Tip Top Tacos
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Discover two must-see Oaxaca in a comfortable and well-organized experience. Visit the majestic Tule Tree, renowned for its impressive size and history, and continue to Hierve el Agua, where you can admire its natural formations, walk at your own pace and enjoy its pools with spectacular views. An ideal choice for those who want to get to know these iconic sites in good time and without rush. Note: the tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there are few reservations for a single language, the service may be carried out in a bilingual manner, maintaining the attention and explanation for all participants.
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Half-Day Tour to Explore Hierve el Agua
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Discover Oaxaca with your personal guide! Join a small-group walking tour that turns the city into a living story. We’ll wander the UNESCO! Listed historic center, taking in colonial facades, sun-dappled plazas and winding alleys while I share the stories behind each corner and point out the best photo spots to capture unforgettable memories. This tour is more than sightseeing — it’s a personal orientation: insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore next; and a handful of tucked-away gems only a local would know. Small group size ensures a relaxed, personalized pace and plenty of time to ask questions and connect with fellow travelers. Perfect for your first day in town (or anytime you want to fall in love with Oaxaca), this experience blends history, food, photos and all delivered with warmth and enthusiasm!
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First Day in Oaxaca – Guided Walking Tour
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