HIERVE EL AGUA in Spanish means “boiling water.” It is a set of natural rock formations in the state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water

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Rates

• Adult | 1-2 People (Ages 13+): $2,500 MXN | Approx. $139 USD
• Adult | 3-5 People (Ages 13+): $1,725 MXN | Approx. $96 USD
• Adult | 6-8 People (Ages 13+): $1,500 MXN | Approx. $83 USD
• Child (Ages 6 -12): $1000 MXN | Approx. $55 USD
• Infants (Ages 5 and Under): Free!

The USD price is approximate, and the checkout will be in MXN pesos.

Duration

8 Hours

About

Located about one hour and forty-five minutes from Oaxaca City, Hierve el Agua is a set of natural rock formations resembling water cascades. These formations are created by natural water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals like barium, iron, and silver. You will also have the opportunity to swim in the natural swimming pools or to take a small hike around the waterfalls to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Itinerary

• We will meet at Casa de las Bugambilias B&B or at the front desk of your hotel, from where we will drive 6.5 miles southeast on the Pan-American Highway 190 to the municipality of Santa María del Tule to see the giant tree and the church of Santa María de la Asunción.

• After a short visit to Santa María el Tule, we will drive on the same highway for approximately 25 minutes to Teotitlán del Valle. Here, we will visit the workshop of Jacobo Mendoza Ruiz, a descendant of a large family of famous Zapotec weavers. Together with his wife, María Luisa Vásquez, they gather plants to prepare the natural dyes for their rugs. We will see a full demonstration of natural dyeing and weaving, and at the end, you will have the opportunity to buy masterpieces made with fine wool and natural dyes.

• After the demo at Teotitlán del Valle, we will visit the natural springs at Hierve el Agua, approximately a 1-hour drive from Teotitlán del Valle on Highway 190 past Mitla. We will arrive in approximately 1 hour at Hierve el Agua, and you will have the opportunity to swim in the natural swimming pools or to do a small hike around the waterfalls to explore the scenery. After that, we return on the same highway to eat lunch in the Restaurant “Rancho Zapata,” which is a 1-hour drive from Hierve el Agua, to enjoy the traditional foods of Oaxaca.

Included

• Transportation
• English-speaking tour guide
• Soft drinks

Not Included

• Tips

Additional Cost

• Admission fees $20 pesos MXN per person at the Giant Tree of Santa María del Tule
• Admission fees of $90 MXN pesos per person at the archaeological site of Mitla
• Admission fees of $50 MXN pesos at the natural springs of Hierve El Agua
• Lunch
• Additional beverages