Hierve el Agua Half-Day: Early Access & Personal Guide + Pickup

Oaxaca City, Mexico

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Fee - Admission fee
Private transportation
Bilingual guide
Pickup from your accommodation

Breakfast
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We are happy to offer hotel or accommodation pickup if your stay is located in the historic center of Oaxaca. If your accommodation is farther away (for example, in Colonia Reforma or Barrio de Xochimilco), we kindly ask that you take a short taxi ride to our convenient meeting point at the Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, where we will begin the experience together. Thank you for your understanding — this way we can ensure an easy, on-time start for everyone!

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Hierve el Agua

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour is not recommended for babies or for children under 5 years old.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Perfect day - don’t miss this trip!

Ruth_B, Mar 2026

This has been the highlight of my stay in Oaxaca, such a beautiful visit to a place of outstanding natural beauty and well worth the esrly start. It’s hard to image a better your guide than Berto who drove us skilfully while explaining so much about the local culture and landscape. The views at the top were simply breathtaking and we had it to ourselves . Berto took us on a short hike explaining the flora and showing us the best views and expertly talking photos for us. We then had some time to swim in the mineral water pools , which we had virtually to ourselves. Huge thanks to Berto for giving us a perfect day .

Hierve el Agua with Gilberto

Agata_N, Nov 2025

The early half day tour to Hierve el Agua was a great expierience and worth the early wake up. We were the first on site! Gilberto is an amazing guide and a very kind and nice person passionate about showing his part of Mexico to tourists. His English is brilliant as well. We enjoyed every moment of this trip 🙂

Absolutely recommend this guide!

Natalie_B, Sep 2025

The tour guide Gilberto was fantastic, he’s a super friendly guide and a wonderful host. He was exceptionally professional and a joy to speak with. I would highly recommend this tour, it’s the right balance as a half day - the tour itself is comprehensive with free time to swim.

Perfect Day

Jose_O, Nov 2025

It was an excellent experience. Our guide, Gilberto, was very professional, friendly and also very funny. He interacted with us a lot and made the whole tour very enjoyable. The tour was perfect as we arrived early to Hierve el Agua and the place was almost empty. Highly recommended if you are looking for a half day tour and enjoy Boil the Water without crowds.

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