Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua with a Local Guide and Free Time

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ID: GYG1290526-1973438
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Explore Hierve el Agua with a guide and spend 3 hours at the site. Visit El Tule and enjoy a comprehensive tour from Oaxaca.
Discover one of Oaxaca's most breathtaking natural landscapes on an experience designed to help you make the most of your day. This half-day tour is ideal for those who want to explore Hierve el Agua in a comfortable, well-organized and leisurely way.

Departure is in the morning at 8:00 a.m. from our meeting point located at Calle Melchor Ocampo 1015, in downtown Oaxaca. Before the tour begins, you can enjoy coffee and fruit in a relaxed atmosphere.

Your first stop is at Santa Maria el Tule, where you will enjoy a short visit in a local and authentic setting. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional light breakfast, which is ideal if you did not have breakfast before the start of the tour.

The tour continues to Hierve el Agua, where you will enjoy the experience accompanied not only by your guide during the tour, but also by a local guide on site, who will provide you with a more in-depth explanation of the location, its history, and its cultural significance. You'll have approximately three hours to explore at your leisure, hike its trails, admire the petrified formations, and, if you wish, swim in its natural pools while taking in spectacular views.

After your visit, you'll enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the city.

This experience is ideal for those looking for a half-day option that combines nature, culture, and excellent organization, allowing you to return early and continue with your plans in Oaxaca.

The return time is approximately 3:00 PM, with drop-off near the Zócalo.

Highlights

  • Hierve el Agua with a guide (approximately 3 hours)
  • Short stop in Santa Maria el Tule
  • Hierve el Agua with guide and local guide on site

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The meeting point is at Calle Melchor Ocampo 1015, in downtown Oaxaca. You will recognize the location by its blue façade and a black gate, which will be open when you arrive. At the top, you will see a sign with the name “Zapotecos Tours.” Our team will be waiting at the entrance to greet you, so it will be easy to recognize the staff.
INCLUDED
  • Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
  • Certified guide throughout the tour
  • Local guide in Hierve el Agua
  • Entrance fee to Hierve el Agua
  • Santa María del Tule admission ticket
  • Bottled water throughout the tour
NOT INCLUDED
  • Extra drinks
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Buffet lunch
  • Items of a personal nature

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.