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San Pablo Villa de Mitla

San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico

San Pablo Villa de Mitla

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San Pablo Villa de Mitla

Get ready to be enchanted in San Pablo Villa de Mitla! Wander through ancient ruins adorned with stunning mosaics, savor mouthwatering Oaxacan cuisine, and feel the vibrant local culture in every friendly smile. The air hums with the magic of history and the aroma of delicious street food—this charming town is a feast for the senses waiting to be devoured!

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5/5
8 h 30 mins

Tlacolula Sunday Market, Hierve el Agua & Weaving

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.

$120.18
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5/5

Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day

This is not a traditional tour, it is a completely personalized experience designed around you. Instead of following a fixed itinerary, you will have the freedom to choose the places that most interest you: from archaeological areas and traditional villages to artisan workshops and natural wonders. What really makes this experience unique is the guide behind it. The main attractions of Oaxaca are distributed in different valleys, so not all can be combined in a single day without sacrificing the quality of the tour. Our team is in charge of designing the best route according to your interests, ensuring a well organized and unhurried experience. Designed for private groups, this tour offers flexibility, comfort and a much more authentic way to discover Oaxaca. More than a tour, it’s having a local expert design your perfect day.

$312.61
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5/5
8 h

Hierve el Agua and Distillery of Mezcal Tour

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or take a dip in to the pool. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua.

$60.00
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5/5
9 h

Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience

If you really want to go beyond the restaurants and really taste Oaxaca, this tour is for you. We leave the city to visit Native towns where indigenous families & traditional cooks still prepare food the old-fasioned way! Grinding corn by hand, cooking over the wood fire and usuing clay pots and comales. You will taste dishes prepared specially for you, learn about Ancestral cooking techniques, hear stories behind each recipe and see how food, identity & daily life are deeply connected in this communities. By choosing this Tour, you also support local markets, indigenous cooks and local families who preserve Oaxaca´s culinary heritage. A genuine Oaxacan Cultural & Gastronomic inmersion - Fully private and all-inclusive

$330.65
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5/5
10 h

Hierve el Agua and Mitla Mezcal Tour

A complete tour, where you can get to know nature, history and culture, you can interact with the inhabitants and know some customs and traditions as well as its magnificent gastronomy. In addition to a personalized service and trained guides that will give you all the attention from the moment you arrive.

$36.07
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5/5
9 h

Exclusive: Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán & Mezcal Tour

Experience the very best of Oaxaca in just one unforgettable day! You will explore ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban with expert guidance, witness one of only two Petrified Waterfall on Earth at Hierve el Agua and enjoy breathtaking views throughout the Journey! Along the way, you will be welcomed into the home and weaving workshop of an indigenous Zapotec family in Teotitlan del Valle, where you will learn firsthand about their traditional techniques & natural dyes. Lunch takes place in a beautiful and charming Artisanal distillery restaurant where authentic Oaxacan food becomes part of the Experience. You will also enjoy a curated Mezcal tasting with exclusive batch selections. This is not a rushed Tour. It is a full, inmersive, personalized experience- designed to make your day in Oaxaca truly exceptional What are you waiting for!

$312.55
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5/5

Private tour Mitla, Weavers town, Mezcal and Hierve el Agua

Wanderlust Oaxaca adapts to the needs and interests of each person ensuring a unique and personalized experience. The flexibility and convenience of private tours allow customers to choose their own schedule and pace, giving them the freedom to enjoy the experience without haste. As local guides we have connections with the local community and offer access to places and experiences that are not available to ordinary tourists.

$300.59
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5/5

Flavors and landscapes Hierve el Agua Mezcal Textiles y Chocolate

Immerse yourself in Oaxaca on a day full of tradition, landscapes and flavors that will awaken all your senses. It will start in Teotitlán del Valle, a town of Zapotec artisans dedicated to making wool mats woven on a pedal loom, giving them color based on natural dyes such as indigo or cochineal grain. Then you’ll marvel at Hierve el Agua, its petrified waterfalls and pools, a unique place to admire nature and capture unforgettable photos. You will continue in a factory of artisan mezcal, where you will learn every detail of its elaboration and enjoy a guided tasting that will make your palate vibrate. To close the day, live a home-cooked meal with a local cook, where you will participate in the grinding of chocolate from cocoa and try traditional recipes full of history and flavor. More than a tour, this experience is an immersion in the culture and heart of Oaxaca, designed so that every moment stays with you forever.

$330.65
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5/5
6 h

One Day Trip of Mezcal Tlayudas and Textiles

Live Oaxaca! In 6 hours, 4 villages, market, unlimited mezcal, private transportation and super delicious food awaits you! 1. Teotitlan del Valle: Learn about the ancient art of sheep wool carpets and all their secrets of making. 2. Tlacolula : We will visit a traditional market, where you will taste chapulines, shingle and traditional bread from a wedding. 3. Matatlan : Learn all about the elaboration of artisan mezcal. Here you will try more than 8 types of OMG agaves! and taste a typical Oaxaca meal. 4. Mitla : we will visit my craftsman and designer mom! She is fantastic and likes to take mezcal. Surprise! I will present you my own brand of mezcal (spoiler : this delicious). Did I tell you that you will enjoy unlimited mezcal throughout the tour to taste at your own pace? Live a 100% local and authentic adventure in Oaxaca with me. Book now and discover Oaxaca better than anyone!

$99.19
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5/5
9 h

Oaxaca Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Magic Route

Live a complete cultural and natural experience through the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The tour begins in Santa Maria del Tule, home to the tree with the widest trunk in the world. We continue to Teotitlán del Valle, where you will know the ancestral art of handwoven mats with natural dyes. In Mitla, you will explore one of the most important archaeological areas of Oaxaca, famous for its unique Greeks. Enjoy a gastronomic break (food not included) before visiting Hierve el Agua, a stunning natural landscape with petrified waterfalls and spectacular views. We finish in Santiago Matatlan, the world capital of the mezcal, with a visit to a traditional palenque to know its artisan process and optional tasting.

$54.05
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5/5
48 h

Oaxaca overnight guided tour from Huatulco

Since ancient times, Oaxaca has stood as the vibrant heart where the many cultures of the state converge. Once the cradle of Mitla and Monte Albán—cities whose splendor illuminated southeastern Mexico—this land remains a living tapestry of tradition and heritage. Today, Oaxaca City welcomes travelers with the warmth of its people: proud, talented, and eager to share their rich cultural legacy. Whether you’re a visitor from afar or a fellow Mexican, here, you’ll not only discover history and artistry—you’ll feel at home. Come, immerse yourself in an experience where every corner tells a story, and every encounter feels like a celebration.

$376.00
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5/5
3 h

ATV/Quad Adventure on the Mountain + Prehistoric Caves

Driving four-wheelers (ATVs) is much more than a ride – it’s an outdoor adventure that frees you from stress and connects you directly to nature. We start in the heart of Mitla’s historic center and we tour the village on wheels, passing through key points while sharing curious facts and local stories. The excitement rises as we head towards one of the largest mountains surrounding Mitla, a unique place where we drive towards prehistoric caves. With a little luck, we can see owls, eagles, hawks, horses, bulls and more. Along the way you will find amazing spots for Instagram-worthy photos ✨ Photos, adrenaline and pure adventure await you. Ready to live Mitla in a different way? Book now and join the experience.

$159.31
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5/5
6 h

Hierve el Agua & Tule Tree: Half-Day Tour with a Certified Guide

Discover the natural wonder of Hierve el Agua, where the petrified waterfalls create a stunning backdrop for exploration and relaxation. Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group as you wander through unique rock formations, take a refreshing swim in natural pools, and soak in spectacular views of the mountains and valleys. Your bilingual guide will enhance your visit with engaging stories and historical insights, ensuring a memorable day focused entirely on this extraordinary site. This tour prioritizes comfort with direct pickup from your accommodation and allows ample time for hiking and leisurely exploration. The tour starts early to avoid the crowds at Hierve el Agua. - Arriving early means avoiding the crowds at Hierve el Agua, giving you a calmer, more enjoyable visit from start to finish - Small group tour for a personalized experience - Direct pickup from your accommodation for convenience - Swim in natural pools and hike unique rock formations

$71.54
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5/5
48 h

Hierve El Agua Sunrise and Overnight Camping Experience

Discover one of Oaxaca’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the most unforgettable way. Your adventure begins in the afternoon at 4:30 pm with a scenic drive into the mountains. Get to a quiet campsite in Hierve el Agua, enjoy the evening, savor a delicious local dinner as night falls and fall asleep surrounded by nature beneath the stars. Wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise paint the mountains in gold — a truly magical sight. Savor a freshly prepared breakfast. Afterward, we’ll hike the full circuit trail around stunning rock formations, hike down to see them from below. We'll continue the hike up to stunning view points. Finish the hike by the mineral-rich spring pools and take a refreshing swim. After your adventure, we’ll head to Tlacolula Market, one of Oaxaca’s most vibrant and authentic markets. There, you’ll enjoy a delicious Oaxacan lunch, with options like barbacoa, huaraches, tlayudas, quesadillas, memelas — the perfect way to celebrate the end of your journey.

$165.32
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5/5

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

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.

$306.60
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5/5
10 h

Mezcal, Hierve el Agua & Mitla Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide

Five iconic stops, one unforgettable day. This tour takes you through the heart of Oaxaca's Central Valleys — from the breathtaking petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and the ancient Zapotec mosaics of Mitla, to a working mezcal distillery where you'll taste Mexico's most celebrated spirit straight from the source. Add in a wool rug workshop in Teotitlan del Valle and a 2,000 - year-old tree, and you have the single best day you can spend outside Oaxaca City. Led by a SECTUR-certified bilingual guide, with comfortable transport and hotel pickup included.

$75.15
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5/5
48 h

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.

$390.00
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5/5
72 h

From Huatulco to Oaxaca villages experience

Enjoy an Amazing experience from Huatulco to Oaxaca in 3 days or more, you will discover the magic of ancient zapotec culture, also you will visit a mezcal factory, the Archaeological site of Mitla. The adventure continues making the following stop to the Zapotec indigenous people of weavers "Teotitlan del valle", a place full of colors. the journey will take you to appreciate the famous and most notable "Tree of El Tule", And to finish this first day of adventure we arrived at the Oaxacan capital city, where they will appreciate the famous church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. The second day you will enjoy this great journey where we will know Monte Alban archaeological site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. we willvisit a small town of adobe houses "San Bartolo Coyotepec" famous for its black pottery. you will have the opportunity to visit Artisan Villages where you will admire the wood carving artisans.

$1,000.00
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5/5
6 h

Amazing local market day with Zapotec guide

Oaxacan cuisine is one of the most varied and exquisite in Mexico and the markets of Oaxaca offer a delight for all the senses. Market days in one of the Zapotec towns of Oaxaca are incredible since different indigenous women arrive with flowers, spices, vegetables, handicrafts characterized by their clothing and forms of living togethe and livestock market,

$145.00
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5/5
8 h

Tour to Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle & Mezcal

We begin at majestic Monte Albán, the great Zapotec capital, exploring its pyramids with expert guides who share every historical detail. Next, we’ll be awestruck at Hierve el Agua; admire the towering 35-meter petrified waterfalls or soak in the mineral pools with unparalleled mountain views. Be sure to bring your swimsuit and towel! Tradition comes alive in Teotitlán del Valle, where you’ll learn the art of wool rugs and natural dyes. We also explore local gastronomy at the iconic Tlacolula Market. Finally, we visit a mezcal distillery to see the artisanal process and enjoy a tasting of over 5 varieties of endemic agaves. Experience the true essence of Oaxaca! Oaxaca is a destination to be experienced with the soul. With over 10 years of experience and more than 10,000 happy travelers, we’ve designed the ideal route to discover our land’s treasures in a single day. Our mission is to provide an authentic and memorable journey for every guest.

$300.53
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