Hierve el Agua Tour: Bilingual Guides and Local Artisans

Discover Tule, Hierve el Agua & Mezcal with expert local guides. Enjoy safe, reliable tours for all ages. Engage with artisans and residents.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Roaguía - Hierve el Agua is a secluded oasis located 40 miles into the foothills outside Oaxaca City. Accessible only by a dirt road that meanders through some of Oaxaca’s most remote villages, visitors are rewarded with a view of Hierve el Agua’s shimmering “waterfalls.” These are not flowing water but rather calcium deposits that have formed…
What's Included
  • Passenger insurance
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bilingual driver/guide
  • Courtesy beverages
  • Entrance fee to Hierve el Agua
  • Pick-up / Drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Hierve el Agua local guide tip
  • Lunch
  • Meals
  • Tips
Additional Information

The team consists of local, knowledgeable, bilingual guides who are well-regarded and respected within the expatriate community. The tours cater to all ages and activity levels, maintaining professional standards of punctuality, reliability, and courtesy. Services range from transportation-only to comprehensive tourism packages. The vehicles are safe…

Location
Roaguía
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lorenarubiog
Mar 23, 2026
Excellent service from OAXACA EXPERIENCE TOURS - I have known Oaxaca Experience Tours for several years and they are a very professional and reliable tour operator. I highly recommend them for those looking for quality services on their next visit to Oaxaca and safe transportation. Your guides are excellent, take you to very interesting places and have the best recommendations. Their customer service is impeccable, they are always attentive to you and responsive to everything you need. They are a great option if you are looking to plan your next trip with friends, family, couple or large groups.
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Mapaandmaps
Dec 29, 2025
Private family tour - We did 3 full day private tours with my extended family and 2 small grandkids. The itinerary was perfect, integrating archeological sites, artisan workshops, wonderful lunch spots and nature. Everything was top notch. The little ones got a chance to get involved and they loved it. Omar was wonderful and or driver Santiago was accommodating, flexible and patient. Omar was extremely knowledgeable and a very good communicator. He made the experience come to life. He also made some wonderful restaurant recommendations for the evening . I recommend them for any and all travel in this area.
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855marjorier
Nov 15, 2025
Wonderful day with Omar! - We had a wonderful tour with Omar! He took us to the mineral waters ,Hierve el Agua, where we had a short hike to the pools and dipped our feet in the water. The highlight was going to visit his friends home, Ray and Julissa, where they make beautiful tapestries and yummy chocolate. omar was very flexible and did not rush us at all. Highly recommend Omar as a guide and a visit to Huella Carmen, the artisans home.
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Sightseer291099
Nov 14, 2025
Loved Our Tour with Omar Rito - 5 stars+ - Our group of five senior citizens spent an amazing week traveling around Oaxaca and our favorite day, hands down, was spent with Omar Rito. From the minute he picked us up in the morning until he dropped us off twelve hours later, we enjoyed every aspect of our private tour. Omar has a great personality, warm and calm with a wonderful smile, and we all felt very comfortable with him. He is organized, professional, attentive and flexible. His van is new, comfortable, and he drives very well (which I appreciated). His spoken English is fantastic and he was able to converse on any topic we chose - personal, politics, arts, science, environment, economy, you name it. He drove us first to Hierve el Agua, stopping for an authentic (and tasty) breakfast at a small family-owned roadside restaurant (Comedor Citlali). The hike and mineral pools at Hierve el Agua are beautiful - Omar kept a good pace for us and allowed us time to rest when we needed it. From there we visited the archeological site of Mitla where Omar shared his extensive knowledge about the history and construction of this national treasure. After a delicious lunch at Rancho Zapata, we visited the lovely family of artisans at Huella Carmin (shout out to Ray David and Julisa) where we had fantastic workshops in natural wool spinning and dying, rug and textile weaving, and Oaxacan chocolate making. We spent many pesos buying their high quality goods, all at great prices. As I said to Omar at the end of the day, he really hit it out of the ballpark with our tour. The husbands, the wives, the friends, we all loved it. Thank you, Omar!
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Go363952
Nov 4, 2025
Great Oaxaca Trip! Thanks Omar! - We had an excellent experience with our tour guide, Omar. He drove us safely and comfortably on several long trips over the course of four to five days. Throughout the journey, we felt completely relaxed and confident in his driving. Omar was also extremely knowledgeable and provided valuable insights and information about the places we visited. We truly appreciated his professionalism, friendliness, and dedication. I would highly recommend Omar to anyone seeking a safe, informative, and enjoyable travel experience.
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G2901bnnormab
Jun 25, 2025
100% Recommended - Excellent service, very professional, punctual, 100% recommended, we were shown the beautiful State of Oaxaca, culture, gastronomy, landscapes and history.
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Mattbm1402uf
Feb 26, 2025
Omar is the best! - Oaxaca Experience Tours came recommended by a friend who lives in Oaxaca. Omar was an incredible tour guide. He was happy to speak English or Spanish, and from the moment we met him he felt like an old friend. His history of Oaxaca and the surrounding areas is immense, and his food recommendations were wonderful. We packed a lot into two days, but never felt rushed. The vehicles we traveled in were clean and comfortable, and Omar always had water and even snacks to share with our entire group. I couldn’t recommend his company enough, and if I ever go back to Oaxaca I hope to see them again!
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Sarapt2069pc
Feb 8, 2025
Beyond My Expectations - I couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience. Omar was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of Mont Albán and made the tour so incredibly interesting and fun. I just had to sit back, relax and soak it all up. Truly fabulous!!
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O6634tzleslieh
Feb 7, 2025
Omar was awesome!! - Omar was a lovely guide! Super knowledgeable and fun to be around. His English was great. I would definitely recommend!
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Passport39745082050
Feb 7, 2025
Look no further! - Omar is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area, plant life, and where to bring you for good food and experiences. You can be confident in booking Omar that you’ll be taken care of.
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From $471 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).