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Steeped in history and mysticism, the ancient burial site of Mitla—which translates as the “Place of the Dead”—dates back to 900 BC. Notable for its mix of Zapotec and Mixtec architecture, adorned with elaborate mosaics and ornate stonework, it’s one of Oaxaca’s most important archaeological sites.
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Oaxaca, Mexico
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Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, mezcal, el tule, desde Oaxaca
Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will procee 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.The archaeological zone of Mitla is only visited from Wednesday to Sunday.
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USD47.57
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USD47.57

Mitla Half Day Guided Tour
Learn more about Oaxacan heritage on a half-day excursion to Mitla. Join a small group and visit the ancient archaeological complex of Mitla. Learn about the Zapotecs who built this incredible structure, and enjoy free time to explore the ruins. You will also visit a local workshop where you can see the traditional way of making Oaxacan textiles with natural dyes.
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USD35.00
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USD35.00

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
This is a real long day trip tour
If you are staying a few days in Oaxaca, this is the tour you need to do
It takes more than 10 hrs, because we cover several places you need to know in Oaxaca
The first stop is the legendary Tule tree, with more than 2 thousand years
The second stop is to visit a traditional rug workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, recognized for housing great masters rug artisans
And then, we visited Mitla Archeological site, one of the most beautiful and enigmatic places in Oaxaca. Please Note that Mitla is closed on Mondays!!
Finally we visited Hierve el Agua!! One of the natural wonders in Oaxaca, the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el agua.
On the way back to the city, we visited a traditional mezcal distillery. There you can get free mezcal samples.
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USD45.00
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USD45.00

Hierve el Agua(2hrs), Mitla from Oaxaca
Something that we have identified from others, are our Guides, all of them are part of the Lescas family and we want to share what we like about our beautiful Oaxaca, fun, ambitious and knowledgeable about the history and traditions of Oaxaca, we believe that the guide It has the ability to transmit the passion and come to appreciate everything from a different vision
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USD41.82
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USD41.82

Paths of Mezcal
We offer a deep insight into the archeology, nature and living culture of Oaxaca. Through the wonderful ancestral architecture in Mitla, the interaction with Zapotec weavers in Teotitlán del Valle and producers of true artisanal mezcal. Our groups are small to guarantee personalized attention by professional tour guides with long experience, knowledge and passion for Oaxaca.
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USD65.00
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USD65.00

Full-Day El Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Tour from Oaxaca
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.
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USD53.99
Price varies by group size
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USD53.99
Price varies by group size

Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area. Depart from your accommodation and visit several important landmarks including archeological sites, artisan workshops, the ancient Hierve el Agua, traditional markets, and even a mezcal distillery. There is a lot to see in Oaxaca and this tour covers a lot of ground, which lets you make the most of your time.
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USD242.53
per group
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USD242.53
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Boil the water tour
Get a wonderful overview of Oaxaca on this tour in an air-conditioned van. You will learn about Mixtec and Zapotec history and culture, taste local bakery treats, watch the process of mezcal making, visit a tree with the widest trunk in the world and visit a traditional textile workshop. Lastly, we'll stop at Hierve el Agua, where you admire the beauty of the travertine rock formations and swim in their turquoise pools.
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USD44.60
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USD44.60

Mitla, Tule, Tlacolula and Teotilán
Discover Oaxaca's rich, cultural history on a day trip to several nearby towns. Join a small group and visit the Mitla archaeological site and the town of Tlacolula to learn about the ancient Zapotecs. Then, it's on to the artisan village of Teotilan del Valle before concluding at a mezcal distillery to sample the drink and learn about the manufacturing process.
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USD55.15
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USD55.15

2 Days Oaxaca visiting Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal
Archeology and history-loving travelers will enjoy this two-day tour of Oaxaca that includes visits to the most important ancient sites. You'll take the Monte Alban route on one day and the Mitla route on another, visiting the artisan village of Arrazola, the Mitla archeological site, a Mezcal factory, and much more. Learn about history and contemporary culture while having fun.
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USD133.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD133.00
Price varies by group size

Private Family Tour visitng Mitla, Mezcal Factory, HIerve el Agua
Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 15 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without rush. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group.
During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a certified guide (english or spanish speaking) and a driver in a modern and comfortable vehicle according with the number of passengers. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays.
We will pick you up at your hotel's lobby at your starting selected time, we will visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Tule Tree (more than 2000 years old), Teotitlan del Valle (artisans create beautiful wool rugs), Mitla (archaeological site), Herve el Agua and Mezcal factory.
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USD131.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD131.00
Price varies by group size

Combo two-day tours, Hierve el Agua Full day and Monte Alban full day
Ideal for first-time visitors to Oaxaca, this combination 2-day tour offers a comprehensive look at the region and its most popular attractions. Visit the archaeological site of Monte Albán, the Cuilapam Convent, and San Bartolo Coyotepec to see black clay pottery. On the second day, admire "El Arbol del Tule" and the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and explore Teotitlan del Valle, which is known for its colorful weavings.
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USD96.95
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USD96.95

From Huatulco to Oaxaca villages experience
Explore the history and culture of Oaxaca on this 3-day itinerary from Huatulco. Discover the magic of ancient Zapotec culture, learn how mezcal is made, and visit the archaeological sites of Mitla and Monte Albán. Stop at Teotitlán del Valle, which is known for its colorful weaving wares, and see the Tree of Tule, one of the oldest living trees in the world. In the Oaxacan capital city, gaze at the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Plus, visit artisan villages where you’ll be able to admire woodcarving and black pottery.
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USD1,000.00
per group
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USD1,000.00
per group

Tour to Mitla and The Mezcal Paths From Oaxaca
We will visit the Zapotec town of Santiago Matatlán, known as the world capital of mezcal. We will visit a mezcal palenque, where you will learn about the process of making this mystical drink. And as through the generations the process of making Mezcal has been preserved.
The palenque is decorated with murals of urban art, phrases and colors of the evil of love. Our visit includes a Mezcal tasting. We will visit an agave field, where you can take the best photos.
In our second stop, we will visit the agave fields aboard a barrel, enjoy the music and make a stop to learn about the process of making Pulque.
Mitla is an obligatory stop, a city that achieved the evolution of Zapotec architecture. Its name means "place of the dead". Mitla, is now one of the 6 magical towns of Oaxaca.
We will make a stop to taste Oaxacan food (not included)
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USD101.47
Price varies by group size
From
USD101.47
Price varies by group size

Petrified waterfalls boil the water
The tule tree is the widest tree that exists in the world with an age of more than two thousand years, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes during the tour.
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USD35.00
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USD35.00

Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.
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USD72.00
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USD72.00

Enjoy all Pyramids of Oaxaca in Private Day Tour: Monte Alban, Mitla, Dainzú
This tour is ideal for those archeological lovers. Experience the essence of its two cultures: La Zapoteca and La Mixteca, both left a historical and cultural legacy that today can be breathed strongly in the identity of Oaxaca.
We will visit the most important archeological sites in Oaxaca such as: Monte Alban and Mitla.
This tour is operated in private for your family and / or friends, in a comfortable vehicle according to number of passengers. You will be accompanied by a certified guide (Spanish - English) and driver.
An advantage on private service is the freedom to move at your own pace without haste and enjoy every visited site. You will have enough time to take as many photos as you want, forget about waiting a big group. Enjoy your own tour.
This is a special adventure that will let you carry incredible memories of your travel experiences and the magic of the Oaxacan roots and finally will recharge with a special energy.
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USD110.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD110.00
Price varies by group size

Mitla Archeological Site Skip-the-Line Ticket
Walk among Mitla, a Mixtec-Zapotec ruin noted for the well-preserved, detailed geometric masonry. Learn first-hand why the name Mitla comes from the Nahuatl word Mictlan - the place of the underworld.
Mitla, an ancient ceremonial center, includes two cross-shaped tombs, a promenade of strong stone columns, and an elevated suite of ornate rooms once occupied by the Zapotec high priest for you to learn about and explore.
On your way out, take in a beautiful cactus garden growing in the archaeological park. At the gates of the ruins, shop at the local craft market hosting folk art goods.
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USD9.00
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USD9.00

2-Day Guided Tour in Oaxaca with a Certified Guide
Enjoy 2 days in Oaxaca. We will travel from Bahías de Huatulco to the city of Oaxaca at 6:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, approximately 6 hours to reach the first tourist attraction to visit. Enjoy the Mezcal tasting in a palenque where you will observe the Mezcal elaboration process. Discover the history of the archaeological zone of Mitla. Appreciate a spectacular view from the petrified waterfalls Hierve el Agua. Let's explore the thousand-year-old secret of the Zapotecs with the observation of the elaboration of artisanal textiles.
We will appreciate the gigantic Tree of Tule and we will know the architecture and history of the ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
We will walk and we will know the history of the Archaeological zone of Monte Alban and we will appreciate the process of elaboration of the Alebrijes.
We will observe the process of elaboration of the black clay and we will visit a town in the San Jose mountains of the Pacific.
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USD290.00
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USD290.00

Oaxaca overnight guided tour from Huatulco
Since ancient times, Oaxaca city has been the heart of meeting of innumerable cultures that exist in the state, when the splendor of the cities of Mitla and Monte Albán irradiated the southeast of Mexico. It is a city of noble and friendly people, who have great talents, who invite the traveler, both national and foreign, to discover and live an experience rich in culture and tradition, and above all, makes them feel at home.
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USD259.00
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USD259.00
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- Yagul
- Hierve el Agua
- Tlacolula Market (Mercado de Tlacolula)
- Teotitlán del Valle
- Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)
- San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Abastos Market (Central de Abastos)
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- Zaachila
- Oaxaca Culture Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca)
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