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Start at 6:00 am and reach Hierve el Agua before the crowds for calm views, open walking areas and better photo conditions. This early schedule also allows you to return to Oaxaca by about 2:00 pm, giving you the rest of the day free to enjoy the city. Travel in a small group with hotel or Airbnb pickup, A/C transportation and a professional driver focused on safety and clear logistics.
After visiting Hierve el Agua, you may purchase breakfast at a traditional smoke-kitchen, and then continue to Teotitlán del Valle to meet artisans who work with natural dyes and pedal looms. Entrance fees and meals are not included.
Only community-authorized guides may guide inside Hierve el Agua; your driver assists outside restricted areas. This tour is designed for travelers seeking a reliable, organized and crowd-free visit.
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Meeting and pickup
Pick up drop off are included, we have pick up in most of the hotels, if you stay in any apartment or airbnb, indicate the address to schedule the pick up. We will tell you the exact pick-up time the night before the tour.
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1Hierve el Agua
Travel early from Oaxaca to reach Hierve el Agua before most visitors arrive. Enjoy open viewpoints, quiet walking paths and better photo conditions as you explore the petrified waterfalls and natural pools. You will have time to walk, relax and take photos at your own pace. Note that swimming is optional and the water is cold during early-morning hours. Only community-authorized guides may guide inside the site; your driver will assist with logistics outside restricted areas.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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After visiting Hierve el Agua, you will stop at a traditional smoke-kitchen, where local families cook with wood-fire and ancestral methods. Travelers may purchase breakfast here, choosing from simple, authentic Oaxacan dishes prepared fresh each morning. This stop offers a cultural experience without rushing and helps support local families in the community. Meals are not included in the tour price.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Zapotec weaving town of Teotitlán del Valle, known for its handmade wool rugs and natural dyes. Local artisans demonstrate how they obtain colors from plants, insects and minerals, and how they weave traditional designs using pedal looms. This stop provides a clear, informative look at an important Oaxacan craft tradition. The visit is educational and brief, allowing you to return to Oaxaca City early in the afternoon.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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