Private Hierve el Agua Tour by Car in Oaxaca

This private journey is crafted for you, with a guide who leads only your group through mountains, springs, and villages. You travel into the mountains where the air feels crisp. The road winds through valleys dotted with agave fields. At Hierve el Agua you step onto stone cliffs that look like frozen waterfalls. Cool mineral water flows into natural pools where you can dip your feet. The sound of the breeze mixes with the laughter of local families. Your licensed guide shares stories of Zapotec canals carved into the rock. You walk along trails where every step reveals a new angle of the Sierra. In Teotitlán del Valle you touch soft wool as artisans weave by hand. The scent of natural dyes lingers in the air. The tour ends with a lasting image of ancient trees and mountain springs.

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Highlights

  • Stand beside the widest tree in the world
  • Feel cool water on your skin in mountain pools
  • Follow your private local guide through sacred Zapotec landscapes
  • Smell wild herbs carried by the mountain breeze

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fee to Hierve el Agua
  • Local lunch
  • Local snacks and refreshing drink at Teotitlán del Valle

Excluded

  • Gratuities
  • Shopping/Personal expenses

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
5 hours
  • 1

    Scenic Drive through the Central Valleys

    The road leads past agave fields and quiet villages. You hear about mezcal traditions and local legends as the mountains rise ahead.

    90 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Hierve el Agua

    You walk along cliff trails where white rock shines in the sun. Mineral springs spill into turquoise pools where you can wade or swim.

    2 hours
    Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Tule Tree

    Stand before the widest tree in the world. Its bark feels rough and its branches spread like arms across the plaza.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Teotitlán del Valle

    Inside family workshops you hear looms clack as weavers work. Threads dyed with cochineal and herbs glow in deep reds and earthy browns.

    1 hours
    Free Admission

Additional Information

  • This is a private tour, only your group participates.

    What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

  • Swimsuit and towel (optional for spring dips)

  • Extra pesos for souvenirs or snacks

 

Meeting Point

We’ll pick you up directly at your hotel in Oaxaca City. Please be ready in the lobby a few minutes before departure so the tour can begin smoothly. See Map

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable.