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Oaxaca Adventure: Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Tour
4.8
120 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Experience the true Oaxacan culture on a full-day tour to Hierve el Agua and a Mezcal distillery. Learn about the Mezcal process in a renowned distillery and enjoy hiking and relaxing in natural pools at Hierve el Agua.
Experience the true Oaxacan culture on a full-day tour to Hierve el Agua and a Mezcal distillery. Learn about the Mezcal process in a renowned distillery and enjoy hiking and relaxing in natural pools at Hierve el Agua.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - The ethnobotanical garden entrance will serve as our gathering spot.
- Panaderia Artesanal Yazmin - Learn about the artisanal bread-making process from Tlacolula de Matamoros and enjoy tasting the three main types of bread. The journey to this location will take 40 minutes.
- Hierve el Agua - Explore the…
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - The ethnobotanical garden entrance will serve as our gathering spot.
- Panaderia Artesanal Yazmin - Learn about the artisanal bread-making process from Tlacolula de Matamoros and enjoy tasting the three main types of bread. The journey to this location will take 40 minutes.
- Hierve el Agua - Explore the water spring area, natural pools, and enjoy optional hiking. The travel time to this site is 40 minutes. Afterwards, we will head to a buffet for a meal (approximately $250 MXN per person).
- San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Enjoy a meal at a buffet restaurant featuring traditional Oaxacan cuisine. The cost is approximately $200 MXN ($10 USD) per person.
- Santa Maria de la Asuncion Tlacolula - Discover the mezcal production process and partake in a mezcal tasting. The travel time to this site is 40 minutes.
- Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - Conclusion of the tour.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance to Hierve el Agua
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- In Hierve el Agua the community does not allow foreign guides to their town but we can give instructions
- Lunch
- In Hierve el Agua the community does not allow foreign guides to their town but we can give instructions
Additional Information
Discover two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in a single, unforgettable day! Begin with a picturesque drive to Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in natural mineral pools while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. Afterwards, savor a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local eatery that most tourists overlook.
Conclude your day with a visit to a…
Discover two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in a single, unforgettable day! Begin with a picturesque drive to Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in natural mineral pools while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. Afterwards, savor a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local eatery that most tourists overlook.
Conclude your day with a visit to a traditional mezcal distillery to learn about the production of this sacred drink, complete with an unlimited mezcal tasting!
Unlike larger groups, our tours are kept small and personalized, allowing for a deeper connection with the culture. Ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers seeking an authentic adventure!
Location
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Reforma
We will meet at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(120 Ratings)
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H672qlsams
Nov 14, 2025
A must do in Oaxaca - An unbelievable experience and one I would highly recommend when visiting Oaxaca. This tour ran incredibly smoothly and our guide was awesome! Thanks Keren!
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Sophiegb4026tm
Oct 30, 2025
My friends and I loved it - We had such a great experience on this tour, Hierve el Agua was beautiful and the mezcal tasting was informative and fun. Thanks for the day trip!
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Noelle_c
Oct 30, 2025
Small group (just my... - Small group (just my husband and I with one other couple) led by Santiago on a great tour! He shared some history while on our drive and was very passionate and kind. Loved each step of the tour and recommend it as a good way to get out of the city and see multiple sites
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Sugurum2025
May 25, 2025
Beautiful day - Amazing place to visit. The hike is a bit strenuous but only adds to a wonderful experience. Santiago, our tour guide, was so attentive and accommodating. Great value, great experience, highly recommend. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.
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Damianjosephq
Mar 15, 2025
Unforgettable Nature in Oaxaca - This experience was magical! Expanding my experience of Oaxaca to some really magical nature, a hilarious mezcal tasting & beyond. Santiago & Luis were truly what made the whole trip for me. I mentioned wanting to see the Tule Tree, & as a surprise, they took us there at the end. The guides were one of a kind — ask for them if you’re doing an experience like this!!
PS - the hike was long and hard. If you just want to swim in the water, you won’t regret it ;)
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Victoria_p
Mar 9, 2025
Santiago + Hierve el Agua = 5 stars !! - We had a great day ! Our tour guide, Santiago, was punctual picking us up from the meeting point in Oaxaca and was so kind. He gave us explanations of interesting landmarks along the way and in the stops of the tour. He was also very flexible with us and allowed us to enjoy our time fully. We really enjoyed him as a tour guide. He friendliness and attention to each individual guest on the tour really made us feel like we were receiving a 5 star experience! Another plus was the mezcalería. The owner, Mr. Tino, was very knowledgeable, kind, and fun. We were so pleasantly surprised about the entire tour experience and would definitely repeat the tour with Santiago.
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Richard
Feb 16, 2025
10 out of 10 - Ten out of ten, personal, small group, unforgettable experience, laughed a lot, better and more beautiful it couldn't have been
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Greg_v
Feb 14, 2025
As good as it gets!!! - This tour was beyond amazing in every way possible. Unlike other tours, this one was not rushed at all and we were even taken to some other fantastic places as an added bonus and had only one other great couple with us to share our adventures with. Our guide, Santiago was an absolute gem. He spoke English incredibly well and shared his vast knowledge in history of the area throughout the tour. He made sure to get us to Hierve el Agua while it was not overly busy and let us take our time hiking around to see all the incredible views while still getting ample time to soak in the ever refreshing pools. Our afternoon lunch break took us to an authentic Oaxacan buffet which had endless items to try, most of which were absolutely amazing. The mezcal tour exceeded all expectations as well; very informative and we were able to taste so many different types without getting any pressure at all for purchasing some of their delicious products. A shout out is also necessary to our driver, Louis, who was very patient while waiting for us at all our stops and ensuring that we made it back to our starting point safe and sound. If I could give this tour an 11 out of 10 I would do so without any hesitation!
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Freakshow69
Feb 14, 2025
AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!! - This tour was beyond amazing in every way possible. Unlike other tours, this one was not rushed at all and we were even taken to some other fantastic places as an added bonus and had only one other great couple with us to share our adventures with. Our guide, Santiago was an absolute gem. He spoke English incredibly well and shared his vast knowledge in history of the area throughout the tour. He made sure to get us to Hierve el Agua while it was not overly busy and let us take our time hiking around to see all the incredible views while still getting ample time to soak in the ever refreshing pools. Our afternoon lunch break took us to an authentic Oaxacan buffet which had endless items to try, most of which were absolutely amazing. The mezcal tour exceeded all expectations as well; very informative and we were able to taste so many different types without getting any pressure at all for purchasing some of their delicious products. A shout out is also necessary to our driver, Louis, who was very patient while waiting for us at all our stops and ensuring that we made it back to our starting point safe and sound. If I could give this tour an 11 out of 10, I would do so without any hesitation!
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Iuliana_a
Nov 7, 2025
I do not appreciate the... - I do not appreciate the lack of transparency in the tour description.
However, I want to mention that our guide was really kind; well intentioned and the driver very professional. The guide even bought a bottle of mezcal for the group to have all a shot.
Firstly the group was not small. We were 18 persons and we merged with other 2 groups to multiple attractions
The bread tasting is a scam. A place with hundreds of people and bread broken from a package. In Oaxaca there are a lot of super good bakeries and coffee shops. We could have just stopped to one of them instead.
The guide was however super nice and to Aqua del Hierve he explained us the way to do the hiking/ walk around by ourselves. Beautiful scenery. The water was a bit chill.
Lunch it is a self service with other of hundred of people around.
It was interesting seeing the plantation of mezcal and the guide provided really good information about the production process. We had 12 small tasting, but half were mainly sweet mixtures.
I belive it was a very commercial tour and I would have preffered transparency regarding no of people . I would have chosen something only with Aqua de Hierve and the mezcal tasting.
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