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

Excellent 2,626 Travelers·211 reviews

September 14, 2026
Humberto
Oaxaca, Mexico
As for the main guide, he always took us to the places where we met wonderful people, including Silvia, a remarkable woman passionate about her textil...
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July 2, 2026
Rosa
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
Hierve el Agua is a must-see. We hired a local guide who took us along a less-traveled trail, and it was fantastic! It would just be nice to spend a l...
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August 22, 2026
Sarai Elizabeth
Cancun, Mexico
Excellent service from the guide and driver Alberto.
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July 2, 2026
Juan Saez Marin
Spain
Everything was great, the visits to the looms and the distillery are very interesting and Hierve el Agua is a place not to be missed.
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June 5, 2026
Maribel Avitia
Dominican Republic
Excellent service! Alberto took great care of us, providing good information and suggestions. Thank you so much. I've used his services in different s...
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May 18, 2026
Andrea
Petra, Mallorca, Spain
Everything was very easy. I loved the excursion.
Traveling solo
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March 27, 2026
Sandra
Ciudad De México, Mexico
It's an activity where you will walk, especially if you want to reach the foot of the waterfalls. The views are spectacular! And the attention from ou...
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February 1, 2026
Patricia
Madrid, Spain
The excursion was very good, and our guide, Alberto, was fantastic. We enjoyed the visit to Silvia's weaving workshop in Teotitlan; the explanation wa...
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November 28, 2025
Jacqueline Mendonça
São Paulo, Brazil
It was fantastic! The guide and driver were a show in themselves, very well-known and genuinely committed to providing everyone with the best possible...
Traveling solo
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November 27, 2025
Nuria Gamboa
San José, Costa Rica
I loved Teotitlán del Valle and the visit to the weavers with Silvia at her workshop, "El color del zapote" (The Color of the Sapote). She explained t...
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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.

8.4

Excellent 2,626 Travelers·211 reviews

September 14, 2026
Humberto
Oaxaca, Mexico
As for the main guide, he always took us to the places where we met wonderful people, including Silvia, a remarkable woman passionate about her textil...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 2, 2026
Rosa
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
Hierve el Agua is a must-see. We hired a local guide who took us along a less-traveled trail, and it was fantastic! It would just be nice to spend a l...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 22, 2026
Sarai Elizabeth
Cancun, Mexico
Excellent service from the guide and driver Alberto.
With friends
Is this useful?
July 2, 2026
Juan Saez Marin
Spain
Everything was great, the visits to the looms and the distillery are very interesting and Hierve el Agua is a place not to be missed.
Is this useful?
June 5, 2026
Maribel Avitia
Dominican Republic
Excellent service! Alberto took great care of us, providing good information and suggestions. Thank you so much. I've used his services in different s...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 18, 2026
Andrea
Petra, Mallorca, Spain
Everything was very easy. I loved the excursion.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 27, 2026
Sandra
Ciudad De México, Mexico
It's an activity where you will walk, especially if you want to reach the foot of the waterfalls. The views are spectacular! And the attention from ou...
As a couple
Is this useful?
February 1, 2026
Patricia
Madrid, Spain
The excursion was very good, and our guide, Alberto, was fantastic. We enjoyed the visit to Silvia's weaving workshop in Teotitlan; the explanation wa...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 28, 2025
Jacqueline Mendonça
São Paulo, Brazil
It was fantastic! The guide and driver were a show in themselves, very well-known and genuinely committed to providing everyone with the best possible...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 27, 2025
Nuria Gamboa
San José, Costa Rica
I loved Teotitlán del Valle and the visit to the weavers with Silvia at her workshop, "El color del zapote" (The Color of the Sapote). She explained t...
With friends
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