Hierve el Agua at night: Zapotec astronomical legacy of the Tlacolula Valley Boil the water at night: Zapotec astronomical legacy of the Tlacolula Valley
ID: GYG1222962-1876527
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
2 days
Description
Embark on a 2-day cultural and natural journey through the Tlacolula Valley in Oaxaca, designed to connect you with the Zapotec heritage, ancestral traditions, and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore the vibrant Tlacolula de Matamoros Market and savor authentic regional cuisine, discover the ancient ruins of Mitla, and tour agave fields and traditional mezcal distilleries while learning about ancestral production methods. Spend the night in Hierve el Agua, where you'll enjoy dinner, gazing at the stars under a clear sky, and a sunrise walk among natural springs and petrified waterfalls.
Continue to Teotitlán del Valle for a traditional meal and a demonstration of ancestral textile weaving with natural dyes, then visit the iconic Árbol del Tule before heading back to Oaxaca City, enriched by culture, cuisine, and natural beauty.
Highlights
- Stargazing in Hierve el Agua
- Visit to Villa de Mitla: Archaeological site, food, and pedal loom workshop
- Tour of the agave plantations of Matatlán
- Photos and a swim in Hierve el Agua
- Tlacolula Market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions.
Let us know how many people have limited mobility.
There will be optional physical activity
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation from Oaxaca.
- Tickets: Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree.
- Activities.
- Check out the Tlacolula Market.
- 1 symbolic gift in the pedal loom workshop.
- Tour of agave plantations and pulque tasting.
- Visit a traditional family palenque.
- Astronomy tour in Hierve el Agua.
- Sunrise (optional).
- Camping spot.
- Hike to viewpoints in Hierve el Agua.
- Free swim session.
- Check out a textile workshop in Teotitlán.
- Visit and entrance to the Tule tree.
- Guide/Coordinator (SPANISH-ENGLISH)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food (can be included at extra cost).
- Superior accommodation (can be requested, at an extra cost).
- Personal purchases or those not described in the price.
- Professional photography (can be requested at an extra cost).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
