Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting
ID: GYG1196454-1836168
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
11:30 hours
Description
Discover the wonders of Oaxaca on a guided tour. Visit the Tule Tree, explore Mitla, swim in the natural pools of Hierve el Agua, and enjoy unlimited mezcal tastings.
Begin your day with a visit to the Tule Tree, a millennial tree with a trunk so wide it takes 30 people to hug it. Spend 35 minutes here, where you can also grab a quick breakfast of tamales, tacos, or fresh fruit.
Next, head to Teotitlan del Valle, a town famous for its handicrafts. Visit two workshops, spending 50 minutes at each. Learn about the process of making sheep wool rugs, dyed with natural pigments using ancestral methods. Then, discover the art of making virgin beeswax candles and learn about their cultural significance.
Continue to the archaeological zone of Mitla, where your guide will share the history of this ancient site. After exploring, enjoy a traditional buffet lunch in Mitla, featuring a variety of Oaxacan dishes, including moles, handmade tortillas, and local desserts.
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Spend 1.5 hours here, with the option to hike to the foot of the waterfall with local guides or swim in the three natural pools.
End your day at a mezcal factory, where the master mezcal maker will give you a comprehensive presentation of how they make mezcal and the variety of agave types they use. Enjoy unlimited tastings of all their products at no additional cost.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Oaxaca with a traditional buffet lunch in Mitla
- Discover the ancient ruins of Mitla with a guided tour of the site
- Visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and swim in natural pools
- Learn about the process of making sheep wool rugs and beeswax candles
- Enjoy unlimited tastings of mezcal at a local factory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring cash for entrance fees and lunch.
The tour involves walking and standing for extended periods.
The tour includes visits to multiple towns and attractions in a single day.
INCLUDED
- Unlimited mezcal tastings
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup if you are near the city center
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to the Tule Tree: 20 pesos
- Entrance to the Archaeological Zone of Mitla: 100 pesos
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua: 120 pesos
- Lunch: 220 pesos without drinks
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.