Hierve El Agua Sunrise and Overnight Camping Experience

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About this activity

Discover one of Oaxaca’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the most unforgettable way.

Your adventure begins in the afternoon at 4:30 pm with a scenic drive into the mountains. Get to a quiet campsite in Hierve el Agua, enjoy the evening, savor a delicious local dinner as night falls and fall asleep surrounded by nature beneath the stars.

Wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise paint the mountains in gold — a truly magical sight. Savor a freshly prepared breakfast. Afterward, we’ll hike the full circuit trail around stunning rock formations, hike down to see them from below. We'll continue the hike up to stunning view points. Finish the hike by the mineral-rich spring pools and take a refreshing swim.

After your adventure, we’ll head to Tlacolula Market, one of Oaxaca’s most vibrant and authentic markets. There, you’ll enjoy a delicious Oaxacan lunch, with options like barbacoa, huaraches, tlayudas, quesadillas, memelas — the perfect way to celebrate the end of your journey.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Valterra Excursiones

Ages: Adults (15–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Private transportation
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: All entrance fees included
Included: Professional bilingual guide
Included: Fully guided informative tour
Included: Worry-free camping: Tent, warm sleeping bag and comfy sleeping mat will be provided.

Not included

Not included: Meals: Lunch (day 2) not included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Camping Beneath the Stars

Oaxaca

1 h 30 min

MEET UP: Meet in the late afternoon to begin your journey. 1:30 hr drive southeast from Oaxaca. This itinerary is crafted so that it doesn't not get in the way with your other plans in town.
Hierve el Agua

2 hours Admission included

SET UP CAMP (GEAR INCLUDED):

Worry-free camping: Tent, warm sleeping bag and comfy sleeping mat will be provided.

The team will set up your tent while you enjoy the evening.
Hierve el Agua

2 hours Admission included

FREE TIME: Enjoy the beautiful views after sunset and spend the evening in Hierve el Agua as night falls
Hierve el Agua

one hour Admission included

DINNER (INCLUDED):

Savor a delicious dinner at a local eatery and enjoy the evening.
Hierve el Agua

8 hours Admission included

SLEEP TIME: Fall asleep beneath the stars surrounded by nature.

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available

Overnight at Hierve el Agua campsite. Worry-free camping: Tent, warm sleeping bag, comfy sleeping mat will be provided

Day 2 · Sunrise Magic

Hierve el Agua

2 hours Admission included

SUNRISE: Wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise paint the mountains in gold, a truly magical sight.
Hierve el Agua

one hour Admission included

BREAKFAST (INCLUDED):

After the sunrise, savor a freshly prepared local breakfast, featuring regional flavors and hot coffee.
Hierve el Agua

2 hours Admission included

HIKE TIME: Begin the full circuit hike around rock formations and stunning view points without missing a thing!

1:30-2 hr hike
Hierve el Agua

one hour Admission included

SWIM TIME: Finish the hike by the mineral-rich spring pools and take a refreshing swim after the hike
Tlacolula

45 min

LUNCH: Enjoy a delicious lunch in the bustling market of Tlacolula. Try barbacoa, huaraches, memelitas, quesadillas. (Lunch NOT included)

Return to Oaxaca city at 2 pm approx.

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet by front of the San Matias Jalatlaco church in Jalatlaco neighborhood

End point

We will meet by front of the San Matias Jalatlaco church in Jalatlaco neighborhood

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.