Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla & Teotitlan del Valle

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About this activity

What makes this experience special is that it is a completely private tour designed to be enjoyed without hurry. Unlike other tours with too many stops and limited times, this tour visits few carefully selected places so you can live each experience more authentically, relaxed and comfortable.

The adventure begins in Hierve el Agua, where we will hike to the foot of the petrified waterfalls and then you will have free time to swim or enjoy the landscape. Later we will visit the archaeological area of Mitla with a certified guide who will explain the history and culture of Zapoteca. We will also stop to enjoy Oaxacan cuisine and finish in Teotitlán del Valle, where you will know the artisan process of making wool mats.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: oaxacan routes

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local guide in Hierve del Agua

Not included

Not included: Tickets to Hierve el Agua
Not included: Tickets to the archaeological site of Mitla
Not included: Meals
Not included: Sourvenirs
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Hierve el Agua

2 hours Admission not included

We will make a quick stop for breakfast in a local dining room where we can find coffee, hot chocolate, memelitas and tacos.

Then we will visit Hierve el Agua, a unique natural site with petrified waterfalls and mineral pools. They can walk among its impressive formations, enjoy panoramic views of the valley and relax in a setting surrounded by nature.
Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

one hour Admission not included

We will visit Mitla, the second most important archaeological area of Oaxaca. They will admire its temples and palaces decorated with unique stone mosaics in Mesoamerica, reflecting Zapotec art and worldview.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla

one hour

We will stop at a local restaurant to taste authentic Oaxacan cuisine. You can try traditional dishes such as mole, tlayudas and handmade tortillas, an essential part of Oaxaca culture.
Teotitlan del Valle

one hour

We will meet Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec town renowned for its textile tradition. Here craftsmen produce mats and textiles on pedal looms, using techniques handed down for generations. They will see how natural plant-based dyes and insects like cochineal are prepared, and how each design reflects the history and worldview of the community.