Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

4.9
(1,217 reviews)
Oaxaca City, Mexico

11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day with Zapotecos Tours. Be amazed by the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient Montezuma cypress with the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua exploring its stunning petrified waterfalls and refreshing yourself in its natural mineral pools.

Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring local flavors and vegan options, then dive into the history of Mitla with a certified bilingual guide. Discover the rich textile traditions of Teotitlán del Valle, where artisans create wool rugs using natural dyes and ancestral techniques.

To complete your experience, explore the world of mezcal with a visit to a traditional distillery, where you’ll learn about its artisanal production process and enjoy a guided tasting.

Everything is included so you can experience Oaxaca with comfort, culture, nature, and flavor—all in one incredible tour.

What's Included

Tasting mezcal is offered free of charge.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottles of water during the tour
Please note that a buffet lunch and beverages are not included in the price of the tour and are at the client's expense.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Locate our office with blue facade labeled with Zapotecos Tours

End point
Zocalo

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet us at the designated meeting point located at Melchor Ocampo 1017, where this experience will begin.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Santa Maria del Tule

    In Santa María del Tule, you will discover an impressive Montezuma cypress (ahuehuete), considered the widest tree in the world. Our guide will share fascinating historical insights, fun facts, and the legends that have made this natural wonder famous over time. Additionally, if you wish, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a local breakfast featuring traditional delights such as memelitas, tamales, and freshly brewed coffee."

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hierve el Agua

    Explora las impresionantes cascadas petrificadas de Hierve el Agua, con una estancia de 2 horas y 30 minutos que te permitirá disfrutar del lugar con tranquilidad. Comenzarás con una caminata por los senderos, donde podrás admirar las diferentes formaciones, manantiales y las vistas panorámicas del conjunto de cascadas. El punto más espectacular se encuentra en la base de la cascada más alta, ideal para capturar fotos memorables. Después de la caminata, podrás refrescarte en las pozas minerales, relajarte contemplando el paisaje o simplemente meditar rodeado de montañas y la belleza natural del sitio.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

    Explore the fascinating archaeological site of Mitla accompanied by a certified guide, who will reveal the history, secrets, and worldview of the Zapotec culture. Admire the impressive architecture of its palaces and capture unique photos of a site rich in history and tradition.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Teotitlan del Valle

    Visit Teotitlán del Valle, a village renowned for its handwoven wool rugs crafted using ancestral pedal loom techniques. Discover how local artisans create vibrant, long-lasting colors using natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and insects such as cochineal, pomegranate, and indigo. This tradition, passed down through generations, reflects Oaxaca’s rich cultural heritage and deep respect for the environment. Take the opportunity to learn about the artisanal process and bring home a one-of-a-kind rug directly from the hands of talented local weavers.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    El Rey de Matatlan

    At this traditional mezcal house, visitors will discover the full production process of mezcal, one of Oaxaca’s most iconic beverages. Learn about the different varieties of agave and observe the time-honored techniques of cooking, crushing, fermentation, and distillation—methods that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. At the end of the visit, you’ll enjoy a tasting of various mezcals produced on-site, experiencing firsthand the authentic flavors of this Oaxacan tradition. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of this ancestral spirit while immersing yourself in the culture and traditions of Oaxaca.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Zocalo

    We will return to the city, where drop-off will be provided a few blocks from the main Zócalo. However, if any traveler prefers to be dropped off at a different point along the route, they may request this directly with the guide.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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