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Hierve el Agua, Tlacolula Sunday Market & Weaving

5.0 (57 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Hierve el Agua, Tlacolula Sunday Market & Weaving

About this activity

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places of the surroundings in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty, as we will visit very early Hierve el Agua to avoid crowds and tour the only place in the world that has petrified waterfalls, we will try the local cuisine at lunchtime in a local Market, we will appreciate the effort and value of making the wool mats one of the most important Oaxacan crafts; the objective is to show you the beauty of Oaxaca traveling as a local and that at the end of the tour you can take a better perspective of the essence of Oaxaca.

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At a glance

Duration
8 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Oaxacan Journey

Ages: Children (5–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–65 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Traditional food lunch at the Tlacolula market
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Breakfast

Itinerary

  1. Hierve el Agua

    3 h 30 min Admission included

    We start early visiting Hierve el Agua, at the beginning we will go to its pools to learn about the petrification process of water and take great photos there with few people around us, then we will go hiking with the aim of admiring the landscapes and privileged views From this place. At the end of the tour, we will return to the pool area to swim and enjoy a moment of relaxation.

  2. Mercado Tlacolula

    2 hours

    We will have lunch inside the market, there we will eat one of the typical dishes of the region, already included. At the end, we will take a short tour to learn more about the market.

  3. Teotitlan del Valle

    2 hours

    We will visit a traditional Oaxacan crafts workshop, there we will learn about the process of making and natural inking of the famous wool rugs.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Go to the intersection of Miguel Hidalgo Street and Aldama Street in the Jalatlaco neighborhood, the meeting point is in front of the Church of San Matias Jalatlaco.

End point

  • Go to the intersection of Miguel Hidalgo Street and Aldama Street in the Jalatlaco neighborhood, the meeting point is in front of the Church of San Matias Jalatlaco.

Using your ticket

All access is included in our tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • It is not recommended for travelers with stomach problems.

Traveller ratings

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