Hierve el Agua and Teotitlán del Valle Day Trip from Oaxaca

Hierve el Agua and Teotitlán del Valle Day Trip

Hierve el Agua's frozen waterfalls

Hierve el Agua

Artisans in Teotitlán del Valle

Immerse yourself in the culture of this region of Mexico, visiting the frozen waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, a unique natural sight. And you'll also visit Teotitlán del Valle, home to Mexico's textile tradition.

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
English guide
Transport by bus or minibus

Not included

Lunch
Entrance to Hierve el Agua: 90MXN per person

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Free cancellation

From

US$29.74

Reviews of our customers

8.4

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December 5, 2025
Sean Reed
United States
A comprehensive and well-organized tour. Plenty of time spent at each location. Thanks to Martín and Clemente!
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April 27, 2025
Armin
Switzerland
A great tour with a nice combination of activities. The guides were knowledgable and shared the information in Spanish and English. Despite the durati...
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March 23, 2023
Sorin
Bucharest, Romania
The activity is very nice. But if you don't speak Spanish we will miss out on a lot of information. The workshops were in Spanish and the guide tri...
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May 7, 2022
María
Out of all the tours I booked while in Oaxaca, this was the absolute best and I’m so glad it was the one I chose for my birthday. We spent a full day ...
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April 21, 2022
Anonymous
U.S. Outlying Islands
It’s a lot of visits for a day and it’s almost a 12 hour tour, so I felt a little too much and needed to be break down. The lunch should be earlier, ...
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March 2, 2025
Benito Del Rio Infante
Port Isabel Texas, United States
It was a day well spent. This excursion was well worth the money. Wish we could have spent more time there . Vert reliable, friendly and informative d...
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Description

Having picked you up from your hotel, we'll hit the road southeast from Oaxaca, arriving at one of the most impressive sights in all Mexico: the frozen waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Found in the town of San Isidro de Roaguía, you'll enjoy the stunning views that these two natural falls offer: one from a height of 100 feet (30 metres) and the other from 40 feet (12 metres).

Surrounded by a wealth of lush vegetation, this natural wonder was formed more than 2,500 years ago, due to the saturation of calcium carbonate in the water falling from the clifftops above. These falls are considered a sacred place by the Zapotec people, and the rock dissolved within the water was deposited as it fell, leaving a spectacular 'frozen' image.

During the visit you will have the opportunity to bathe in the natural pools above the falls, and enjoy the paradise landscapes of the Madre del Sur mountain range.

Our tour then continues, to discover how mezcal, the state's typical drink, is made. The region has 120 of the 210 varieties of agave, or maguey, that exist worldwide. And you can see how this plant is used to produce mezcal, as well as tasting the different types made in the region.

Feeling peckish? You'll have 1 hour of free time to eat in Palenque Mezcal. After you've had lunch, we'll make our way northwards to Teotitlán del Valle, an area filled with colours and famous for the beauty of its textiles. Found half an hour away from Oaxaca, this town conserves many traditional Zapotec traditions, and you can see the traditional production of wool products, as they make bags, blankets, clothes and more. All of this comes decorated with traditional dyes, and mixes traditional Zapotec design with more contemporary style.

Having explored Teotitlán del Valle, we'll begin our return journey to the hotels of Oaxaca, with the tour ending in your hotel around 6 pm.

Pickup

During Easter, July, Halloween and Christmas, different pickup points will be offered according to your location due to traffic congestion. The local provider will contact you to indicate an exact pickup point:

San Felipe del Agua: Hotel Angel Inn.
Santa Lucía: Door of the CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center)
North Zone: Corner of Juárez el Llano Park.
Southern area: in front of the Hotel Hacienda.
East: Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de La Merced
West: San José Chapel

Important

The order of the itinerary may vary depending on the season. Whenever possible, we'll try to avoid crowds at the places we visit.
Due to local regulations, our guides aren't allowed access to the sites. However, you'll be able to count on the explanations of a site-specific guide.

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