Boil the Water and Treasures of Oaxaca in a Day

Boil the Water and Treasures of Oaxaca in a Day

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About This Experience in Oaxaca City

Explore the unrivalled beauty of Hierve el Agua, where you can admire its famous petrified waterfalls and swim in natural pools with infinite views of the Sierra. Our expedition also takes you to discover the mysteries of Mitla, the “City of the Dead”, renowned worldwide for its palaces decorated with intricate stone grecas that narrate the history of an ancient civilization. The tour offers an encounter with the giant Tule Tree, the specimen with the widest trunk in the world and more than 2,000 years of life. In Teotitlán del Valle, you will live an authentic cultural immersion by knowing the art of wool mats with natural dyes and the exclusive tradition of beeswax shell candles. To complete this experience, you will enjoy a varied buffet of regional cuisine and a tasting of artisanal mezcal to know the soul of this sacred drink. With expert guides and on-time transportation, we guarantee a safe and high quality service.

Why Visit Oaxaca City?

Oaxaca City, Mexico offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Oaxaca City provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Oaxaca City

You can reach Oaxaca City, Mexico by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Demonstration of the production of wool mats
  • Demonstration of shell candle making
  • Tasting of artisanal Mezcal

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The Tule Tree is a natural monument located... 30 minutes

The Tule Tree is a natural monument located in Santa Maria del Tule, Oaxaca, famous for having the widest trunk in the world, with a diameter of more than 14 meters and a circumference exceeding 58 meters. This majestic ahuehuete (Mexican cypress) is approximately 2,000 years old and capable of shading about 500 people at a time. Part of its appeal lies in the natural figures that guides help identify in their bark (such as elephants or crocodiles) and in the Zapotec legend that attributes its plantation to a priest of the god of the wind, Ehécatl.

Discover Zapotec art in a family workshop where... 2 hours

Discover Zapotec art in a family workshop where wool mats are made with natural dyes such as grana cochineal. In addition, you will know the delicate tradition of shell candles, hand-decorated beeswax masterpieces that are symbolic of identity at local festivities.

Admire one of the most impressive landscapes in... 1 hour 30 minutes

Admire one of the most impressive landscapes in Mexico: petrified waterfalls formed by calcium carbonate for millennia. You can walk along the trails overlooking the Sierra Madre and soak in the natural pools of warm water located on the edge of the precipice. Access per person: $100.00

Enjoy an authentic Oaxacan banquet designed to delight all the senses 1 hour

Enjoy an authentic Oaxacan banquet designed to delight all the senses. The buffet includes an exquisite selection of roast meats, the emblematic moles of the region, a variety of typical stews with local seasoning and, to close with a golden snap, a traditional dessert bar that captures the sweet essence of Oaxaca. Optional Buffet Access

Explore the “City of the Dead”, a unique... 1 hour

Explore the “City of the Dead”, a unique site for its buildings decorated with stone greque mosaics. Unlike other sites, these pieces are assembled with such precision that they did not require mortar, forming geometric patterns representing the Zapotec cosmogony.

Learn about the process of "the drinking of the gods" in a traditional pallet 1 hour

Learn about the process of "the drinking of the gods" in a traditional pallet. You’ll see everything from cooking agave pineapples in earthen ovens to distilling in copper pots, culminating in a guided tasting of young mezcals, oldies and flavor creams.

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