The 15 Best Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Tours

1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Spend about 12 hours visiting Oaxaca’s ancient Tule Tree, a Teotitlán del Valle weaving workshop, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Finish with a traditional mezcal distillery and tastings. Guides such as Miguel, Adriel, Andrea, and Ariel are known for lively explanations, though the bilingual group may sometimes mean less English detail. Expect walking, steep steps, and a long day.

“We booked this tour based on glowing reviews and recommendations—and wow, it absolutely did not disappoint. Adriel is truly one of a kind. His English is California-perfect, and his pride and passion for Oaxaca—its culture, history, and food—are unmatched. He brings BIG, contagious energy to the experience. My husband and I half-joked that we wanted to adopt him 😂. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to read the group’s vibe, sharing as much (or as little) depth as you want. We had a thousand questions, and he answered every one with patience, enthusiasm, and genuine joy. The tour itself is fantastic—visiting several historical sites with detailed, thoughtful explanation...”

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2.Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,043 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about 11 hours exploring Oaxaca’s countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Luis or Pavel. Hike to Hierve el Agua, swim in its mineral pools, visit Mitla and the Tule Tree, watch wool weaving in Teotitlán del Valle, and taste mezcal in Matatlán. Lunch costs extra, and the Hierve el Agua walk is strenuous.

“A great way to see the sites outside of central Oaxaca in one day! I was beat afterward but it was totally worth it.”

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3.Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 615 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from central Oaxaca with an English-speaking host such as León, Steph, Margarita, or Braulio. You get three unhurried hours at Hierve el Agua for hiking, swimming, views, and lunch, followed by a mezcal distillery visit with agave lessons and generous tastings.

“Great tour with Estefany + Otto, having the 3 hours at hierve el agua is perfect because you can take a hike, go to (or into) the pools and have lunch. On the way back you get a looot of mezcal. Recommended!”

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4.Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 456 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Spend 10 hours exploring Oaxaca’s cultural highlights with a bilingual guide such as Ede or Edelmira. Visit the Tule Tree, Mitla, Teotitlán weaving workshops, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal palenque. Hotel pickup, transport, admissions, insurance, and tasting are included. Lunch costs extra.

“Very friendly and knowledgable guide. The selection of sight was good and well timed spend. Excellent service and vehicle.”

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5.full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $41

Start at 8:30 a.m. from central Oaxaca and spend about 11 hours visiting Mitla, Teotitlán del Valle, a mezcal distillery, Hierve el Agua, and Santa María del Tule. An English-speaking bilingual guide such as Antonio or Moisés leads the group in an air-conditioned vehicle. Bring water, sun protection, cash, and a swimsuit.

“The whole trip was a great experience! From the Tule,and the rug making process wow a learning experience. And the mezcal was amazing,and tasty! The highlight of the trip was the Hierve el Agua(boiling water) is breath taking! Is a must while visiting Oaxaca and I’m so impressed with our tour guides . Making everyone feel very comfortable and accommodating to each persons needs.”

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6.Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day outside Oaxaca with a bilingual guide such as Adriel, Andrea, or Miguel. See the giant Tule Tree, learn how Teotitlán rugs are made, explore Mitla, walk around Hierve el Agua, and finish with a mezcal tasting. Transport is included, but bring pesos for entry fees and lunch.

“The day trip was simply the best! Great organisation, transportation, and information sharing. Miguel and Andrew were the best guides full of energy positivity and great English and Spanish explanations. Great choice if you want to combine multiple authentic experiences in Oaxaca from carpet weaving to mescal production and the great el tule tree. Highly recommended for solo, pairs or groups and a great size group to meet people if you wish to.”

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7.Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Monte Albán, Teotitlán del Valle, Tlacolula Market, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal producer. Guides such as Miguel, Irvin, Ismael, Yareth, and Daniel have led past departures. Transportation, entrance fees, parking, and highway charges are included, but lunch and tips are extra.

“Monte Alban was an impressive experience and our guide Miguel enriched us with his knowledge of the culture and history . Agua de Hierve was fun for the teenagers. It was disappointing we were not able to go down into the canyon. But, that was our choice due to how much time it would take. Teotitlan del valle textile presentation was outstanding. It was like magic to see how the natural dies were made. The mescal place was disappointing. It would have been better to be out among the agave plants and see the real process. It was too touristy for us. We had some extra time and our guide…”

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8.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

Leave Oaxaca at 6:00 AM for Hierve el Agua with an English-speaking guide, breakfast, thermal pools, an off-trail hike, waterfall swims, local food, and a family mezcal tasting. Small groups of up to 10 keep the day personal. Expect a demanding 8-kilometer hike, rough ground, and a full 13-hour outing.

“The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the different plants and nature! The hike was enjoyable, and ended up far from crowds in an amazing secluded waterfall. The snacks, the water, the transportation - everything was perfectly thought through! The best day I had my entire trip to Mexico.”

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9.Boil the Water, Mitla, Tule, Mezcal and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 118 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Oaxaca’s countryside with stops at the Tule Tree, Mitla, Teotitlán del Valle, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal palenque. Guides such as Angel and Miguel Angel have earned strong praise for clear storytelling, though English service can vary. Lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Amado was an excellent driver, was highly competent and honest. It was a great tour - everything advertised was included with a perfect amount of time allocated to each stop on the tour. It was a long day - 12 or 13 hours - and it was worth every minute. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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10.Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Mezcal and Teotitlán

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Spend nine hours exploring Oaxaca’s Zapotec past, mountain scenery, wool weaving, and mezcal production. Your private vehicle and English or Spanish guide take you to Monte Albán, Teotitlán del Valle, Mezcal El Rey de Matatlán, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Yareth, Daniel, and Jareth have been praised for clear explanations and flexible service.

“Daniel was super friendly, kind and nice to talk to. Each one of the guides fulfilled their job superbly. The private transportation was super comfortable and it's definitely a private tour I recommend to everyone!”

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11.Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Textiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

This eight-hour private outing from Oaxaca City combines Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls and mineral pools with a mezcal tasting at Don Agave and a Zapotec textile workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. Your English-speaking driver handles hotel pickup and transport, while local staff explain the weaving and mezcal-making. The group price covers up to three people.

“We had a great time with Javier! We were impressed by his knowledge of the history, culture, and flora of the region. Driving was smooth, everything was seamless.”

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12.Caminos del Condoy: Boiling water, Mitla. Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $17Best value

Leave central Oaxaca at 8:30 am for Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a mezcal palenque. Spanish-speaking transport, passenger insurance, and a 7:00 pm return are included. Bring cash for admission, food, and the separate costs at each stop.

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13.City, Mitla, and Mezcal Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Spend about eight hours visiting Oaxaca’s great ahuehuete tree, the Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla’s geometric ruins, and a mezcal factory. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with pickup included. Bring cash for the 210 MXN Mitla entry fee, food, and purchases.

“It was only four of us and transport was by car. There was a mix up as the other couple was going for a different tour than ours, but they managed to combine the two tours together. Overall tour was good and not tiring, ended up being 6 hours, not 8.”

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14.Private tour Mitla, Weavers town, Mezcal and Boil the water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Oaxaca City to the Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle, Hierve el Agua, and Mitla. Your English-speaking guide may be Kevin or Sebastian, with a weaving demonstration in town and time for the ruins and petrified waterfalls. The tour lasts about 7 to 9 hours, includes transport, water, and parking, but not lunch or entry fees.

“Our private tour with Kevin was outstanding. After he self-taught himself English, he started giving tours. For a guide in his first month, he provided us with an excellent tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs. The ruins at Mitla were very interesting and the Tule Tree with its surrounding gardens was spectacular. Mario’s explanation and demonstration of Zapotec weaving was one of the best we have heard about dying wool. Over the years, we have had tours by many guides, Kevin’s accomplishment this early in his career is amazing.”

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15.Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Teotilán and Mezcal factory

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $80

Spend 10 hours exploring Oaxaca’s Tule Tree, Mitla ruins, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán’s wool rugs, and a mezcal distillery. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with time for walking, photos, craft demonstrations, and tasting. The $80 price includes transport, guide, and selected hotel pickup, but not food or drinks.

“The guide was good the visit to the pool and mountain could have been in the morning”

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