Top 12 Hierve el Agua & Mitla Tours from Oaxaca

1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Travel with a small group of up to 16 from Oaxaca City to the Tule Tree, Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Adriel, Miguel, Andrea, and Kevin lead bilingual visits, with rug-making, a buffet lunch, and mezcal tasting included along the way.

“It's a long day but very rewarding, the area around the tule tree is lovely, and I would definitely recommend doing at least the smaller hike in Hierve el agua to get the full scale of the 'falls'. The Mezcal tasting is great, and really fun. Our tour guide was excellent, always ready to answer questions without taking too much time.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,043 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about 11 hours outside Oaxaca City visiting Teotitlán textiles, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, and a mezcal palenque. English-speaking guides such as Luis and Pavel lead the day, while local specialists explain weaving and Zapotec history. Bring swimwear, a towel, sturdy shoes, and cash for lunch and small tips.

“Fantastic day exploring Oaxaca. Pavel is a fantastic host, very personable, knowledgeable and you can tell he cares both about Oaxacan culture and ensuring everyone on the trip has a great time. It is a long day (approx 12 hours) but if you’re not in Oaxaca for long and want to see as much as possible (as we did) this trip is perfect. Every activity brings value and even though you can buy items there’s no heavy pressure! Thanks again for a wonderful day Pavel and Hugo!”

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3.From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 615 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from central Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua for three hours of hiking, views, swimming, and free time, then visit a mezcal distillery for a guided tasting. English-speaking guides such as Leon, Steph, and Margarita add local context, while the park’s own guides offer optional Spanish-language walks.

“Coyote was a terrific guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. We all enjoyed spending the day with him. The tour was just the right length with 2 stops and plenty of time at each.”

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4.Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 456 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Oaxaca with a certified English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Ede or Miguel. Visit the Tule Tree, Mitla, Teotitlán del Valle, Hierve el Agua, a buffet lunch stop, and a mezcal palenque. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, tasting, and hotel pickup are included, though lunch is extra and Hierve el Agua time is limited.

“Great tour, excellent guide. We booked this for the Hievre el Agua but were also very impressed by the other activities throughout the day including the archeological site and the 2,000 year old tree.”

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5.Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls and Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 248 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Travel from central Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua in a comfortable van, then spend three hours exploring petrified waterfalls, hiking trails, and mineral pools. This is mainly a transport service, not a guided tour. Driver Jonathan has received praise, but service is generally in Spanish. Bring swimwear, a towel, food, and sturdy shoes.

“Prompt pick up and comfortable transfer. Lovely hike and free time to enjoy our picnic and a swim. Perfect balance of time”

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6.Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day beyond Oaxaca with a bilingual guide such as Adriel, Andrea, or Miguel. See the Tule Tree, Zapotec Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, and Hierve el Agua, then finish with a mezcal tasting. Transport and tasting are included, while entrance fees and lunch cost extra. Expect a busy day, small-group energy, and some walking.

“The day trip was simply the best! Great organisation, transportation, and information sharing. Miguel and Andrew were the best guides full of energy positivity and great English and Spanish explanations. Great choice if you want to combine multiple authentic experiences in Oaxaca from carpet weaving to mescal production and the great el tule tree. Highly recommended for solo, pairs or groups and a great size group to meet people if you wish to.”

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7.Hierve el Agua and Teotitlán del Valle

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 162 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Travel from central Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls and natural pools, then visit a mezcal factory and Teotitlán del Valle’s family-run wool workshops. Guides such as Edgar, Gustavo, and Angel have led this route, which includes air-conditioned transport but requires extra money for entry, food, and drinks.

“The tour was fine. We visited many places and not only hierve el agua, so the time we had at each place was a bit too short. Although I don’t think having much time would have been necessary as there were no much to see. Hierve el agua was nice. The day was so hot that a cold pool was a must. I don’t recommend visiting mitra. In my opinion it has nothing much to offer and the explanation of our guide was short and did not help to understand much the history behind. The buffet was good with many options but this is not covered by the tour. Transport…”

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8.Early Arrival at Hierve el Agua + Pickup + Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 105 reviews · 8 hours · from $52

Leave Oaxaca at 6:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for an early visit to Hierve el Agua, with admission and hotel or Airbnb pickup included. After the pools and rock formations, stop for an optional smoke-kitchen breakfast, then meet artisans in Teotitlán del Valle. Spanish-speaking drivers may include Abraham or Sebastian.

“Great trip with Abraham. Nice breakfast with locals close to hierve el agua. Abraham was flexible on the way back and stopped at a local mezcal street distiller where we got a quick tour. As we were quick with the rest of the trip, we asked Abraham to stop at Arbol de tule for 10min which he also did. Great flexing and very friendly”

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9.Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 11 hours · from $43

Travel in a small, air-conditioned group from Oaxaca with certified guides such as Zenón or Rocío. Visit Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, a local weaving workshop, and a mezcal palenque, with a buffet lunch and hotel pickup included in the day’s plan. Expect long drives, walking, and a full schedule.

“Terrific Experience! Great tour guide, amazing day with the best of Oaxaca - great communcation, very easy reliable professional”

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10.Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Mezcal and Teotitlán

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Spend nine hours exploring Oaxaca with private hotel pickup, an English or Spanish guide, and included admissions. Visit Monte Albán, Teotitlán del Valle, Mezcal El Rey de Matatlán, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Yareth, Daniel, Fabrizio, and Jareth have earned strong praise for clear explanations and flexible service.

“Such a nice experience! Jareth was a super guide, she told us so many things about oaxacan culture, the history, the people… We really had a great time and are really happy about our tour. Definitely can recommend it!”

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11.Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Distillery Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Meet at Oaxaca’s Jardín Etnobotánico for an eight-hour trip to Hierve el Agua and a family-run mezcal distillery. You’ll sample traditional bread, explore the pools and cliffs, visit an espadín agave plantation, and enjoy a generous mezcal tasting. Guides such as Santiago, Karen, and David add local context in English or Spanish.

“Thé mezcal tasting was the highlight of the day! Thank you :)”

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12.Caminos del Condoy: Boiling water, Mitla. Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $17Best value

Leave central Oaxaca at 8:30 am for the Tule Tree, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a mezcal palenque. Spanish-speaking staff handle the round-trip transport, while you pay entrance fees, food, and drinks separately. Bring cash, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a change of clothes.

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