Top Oaxaca City Nature and Wildlife Tours

Visit Hierve el Agua, a smoke kitchen, and the Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Next, enjoy plenty of time to walk down to the swimming area at Hierve el Agua and take a leisurely dip in the warm spring waters. Head to Teotitlán del Valle to learn about Zapotec weaving traditions and explore the town. Finally, after Hierve el Agua, we will visit a smoke kitchen to enjoy a traditional food lunch (at your own expense) and return to the city. Your tour includes round-trip transport from Oaxaca.

Discover the natural beauty of Santiago Apoala on this all-day guided tour from Oaxaca. Head to the main waterfall, called "Cola de Serpiente," which means snake tail, before visiting the lagoon filled with turquoise blue water. Here, you’ll be able to take a refreshing dip and enjoy time to relax.

Our first visit is in Matatlan, the world capital of Mezcal. Here we will enjoy a ride in a mobile barrel with music, mezcal and a good atmosphere, as we explore the streets of this magical town. We will make a stop at an authentic pulqueria so that you can try this ancestral drink. We will make a stop at an agave field, where you can take memorable pictures. Our next visit is a special place where we will get to know the mysterious mezcals and their unique variations. Here, you will taste mezcal that will transport you to the deepest corners of Oaxaca. Then we will visit a palenque of mezcal and you will be delighted with Oaxacan food, you will also learn about the process of making Mezcal, you will enjoy a mezcal cocktail, a tasting of 5 different mezcals and the delicious mezcal creams. This exciting tour will finish around 4:30 pm, in your hotel lobby or Airbnb, with invaluable memories and a deep appreciation for this iconic drink.

Book now this tour that leaves at noon to visit Hierve el Agua and a mezcal palenque. We begin with a visit to Teotitlán del Valle, a town known for its wool fabrics, you will have the opportunity to visit a family workshop and see how these fantastic pieces are made. In Hierve el Agua you can enjoy impressive geological formations and relax in the pools of crystal clear water, so don't forget to bring a swimsuit and towel. We will be here for two hours. The mezcal palenque is a stop to learn about the entire process of making mezcal and try different varieties. It's always important to respect local rules and culture during your visit, so that we can all continue to enjoy these incredible places in the future. Limited availability

Receive personalized attention on this private full-day tour of Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle. After being met at your hotel you'll be taken to Hierve el Agua to enjoy three hours of hiking, swimming, and admiring the views of the petrified waterfalls. After, enjoy a mezcal pick-me-up at a distillery, then head to the markets of Teotitlan del Valle, where you can learn about (and buy) traditional handicrafts.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will continue to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

Arriving in a new place can be stressful and delays can get your vacation off to a bad start. Streamline your arrival in Oaxaca with this handy shared transfer service. You'll be met at the hotel and transferred directly to your accommodation. Forget squeezing into an uncomfortable over-full bus as there will be a maximum of ten passengers.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

Eliminate the hassle of figuring out ground transportation when you arrive at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) with this shared, round-trip transfer service. Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall when you land and drives you to your accommodation located in Oaxaca city, making stops along the way to drop off other passengers. At the end of your vacation, your driver picks you up for your departure flight.

Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.

Explore Oaxaca’s pottery, textiles, and other artisanal goods on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit three towns famous for their crafts—San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete. Led by an informative local guide, you’ll find the best spots for exquisite black pottery, embroidered belts, shawls, and handbags, and gorgeous alebrijes, the colorful wood sculptures carved from the copal tree.

The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 9 miles (6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

Marvel at the stunning views of Hierve el agua. Enjoy the natural pools and the surprising height of the waterfalls. Venture on an excursion where you will visit Hierve el agua alone, a set of two waterfalls that for millions of years have been petrifying due to the mineral solution of calcium carbonate in the water. On the tour, go directly to Hierve el Agua as the only stop. We stayed in the place for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, which is a set of petrified waterfalls that are distinguished by their white color and the more than 200 meters high that make them up. It is located in the Sierra Mixe of Oaxaca, in the town of San Isidro Roaguía in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, 70 kilometers from the capital. Remember to come with breakfast beforehand, or bring a box lunch since we will not make stops. You can buy inside

Explore Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte without getting lost on this stress-free day trip, a great choice for first-time visitors and nature lovers. You’ll jump from the mountain village of San Isidro Llano Grande to the ancient Tule tree, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned minivan. Lunch in the village of San Antonio Cuajimoloyas and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Oaxaca are also included.

Escape from the city! This half-day tour to Tule and Santo Domingo will give you the necessary dose of nature, physical activity and adrenaline that you are looking for, not to mention the beautiful views you will have throughout the entire journey and the security of riding with a team of professionals. You will see an old road that linked the "Mancomunated Towns" of the mountains with the city and which is the original entrance to the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca. Required level: Intermediate Pavement: 30% Trail MTB: 70% Total kms: 40kms Elevation: +300m Total altitude: 1,700 mals

Tour in shared service. We will pick you up at your hotel at the mentioned time to take you to the archaeological site of Monte Alban. Monte Alban is the great urban center built by the Zapotec culture. Its main buildings: La Gran Plaza, Juego de Pelota, System II, Los Danzantes, Building "J", Central Buildings G.H.I., El Palacio, South Platform, System 7 Deer and Tomb number 7 La Gran Plaza. It is 200 meters long and 200 meters wide, so the rocky projections had to be cut and some holes had to be filled. At the end of the tour we will return to Oaxaca City.

Explore both the towns and forest of Sierra Norte on this guide hike of the Pueblos Mancomunados. You’ll learn all about the history, culture, and more of the town and community, and then you’ll head into nature. Hike on a beautiful trail with flowers, pines, oaks, and more. You’ll also hike over a hanging bridge for a little thrill.

On this beautiful tour, you will have everything since you will learn about the culture, its beauty, and legends, taste mezcal, eat delicious traditional food, take photos of unique and beautiful landscapes, and be filled with joy and knowledge.

Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.

This is a full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch. Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet.

Escape the bustle of Oaxaca City for an adventurous day trip including hiking and a mezcal tasting. Travel to Hierve el Agua to see its calcified “waterfalls” (rock formations that resemble waterfalls) and then hike to Las Salinas for a swim beneath a waterfall. Finish the day with a visit to a family-owned distillery to learn about how mezcal is made and enjoy a tasting.

Experience Oaxaca’s amazing nature and culture on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, relax in the picturesque pools of Hierve El Agua, explore the ancient Zapotec “Place of the Dead,” Mitla, marvel at a 2,000-year-old, 130-foot (40-meter) tall cypress tree, marvel at the wool rug artisans of Teotitlán del Valle, and sip delicious mezcal at a local distillery.

Exclusive Oaxaca Tour: Tailored for your group, explore Hierve el Agua, the natural site. Tour a Premium Mezcal Distillery, savor lunch in maguey fields with open mezcal. Discover unique Oaxacan textiles.