MEXICO · OAXACA CITY TEQUILA TOURS
The palenques are up unpaved roads in the valleys, so the transport is the product. These 15 sort the mezcal days from the ones that stack Hierve el Agua, Mitla and a rug workshop on top, with prices and honest run times.
Review of Oaxaca’s 12-hour tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Teotitlán del Valle, and a traditional mezcal distillery.
“Great tour and great experience!! Ariel was a fantastc guide. A wealth of knowledge!! Fantistic experience and recommend it to everyone. Especially woth Ariel as the guide”
Review of Oaxaca’s Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua and mezcal tour, with practical advice on timing, value, food, transport and what to expect.
“This tour was so fun. We had an amazing guide in Ede and she was so knowledgeable and fun. This tour is listed as a whole day tour but trust me, it is not tiring at all. You will be visiting El Tule and Mitla first, then get to do a nice dip in the pools at Hierva. So you get to cool off. Then you will be taken to the most amazing lunch buffet (wishing I had more as I am writing this review lol) and then to a nice local artisanal place and finally, ending the day with the well thought out trip to a mezcal distillery place…”
Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua and mezcal tour, with hiking, mineral pools, distillery tasting, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great tour, with very knowledgeable guides. The hike was easy—we didn’t hire a local guide for that part so walked on our own. The pools looked nice and refreshing, but the weather was a bit too cold for us to fully swim so we just dipped our feet in after the hike. Others in our tour group were braver and went for a dip though. The mezcal tasting was generous—we had 10-14 samples and learned a lot about the distillation process along the way.”
Explore Oaxaca’s mezcal country with agave fields, artisanal production, generous tastings, and a traditional Oaxacan meal.
“We aren't huge mezcal drinkers but wanted to see how it was made so we decided to try this tour. Our tour guide Karen made it exceptional. She had an intimate knowledge about the mezcal making process. We started off at a agave farm, then went to the distillery and finished it off with a delicious traditional meal. Everything about the day was special. Thanks again Karen.”
Review of Oaxaca’s full-day Mitla, Teotitlán, mezcal, Hierve el Agua, and Tule tour, with practical tips, costs, timing, and drawbacks.
“This is a good tour to get out of the city and see some of the environment. It is a mix of activities which I enjoyed, and we did not stay at any one too long. I found the Mezcal distillery a bit disappointing as it was a big tour bus stop. Fr a small group Viator could find something more authentic. The tour guide was fine, and had a good command of English as well, but ran out of steam after the Mitla stop, and did not have much to say after that. As a tour guide myself, I think he could have provided us with more information about…”
Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule Tree, rug workshop, and mezcal tasting, with honest advice on price, pace, lunch, and planning.
“The tour was amazing from start to finish, and you get enough time in each stop. Our guide Adriel was phenomenal; he speaks perfect English and he is very passionate about Oaxaca. This made the experience very special. The driver Miguel took very good care of us. I wish all the tours were like this one! Highly recommended.”
Review of Oaxaca’s private Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, textile, market, and mezcal tour, with honest advice on timing, value, and stops.
“We had a very good time on this all day experience. Our guide Irvin was knowledgeable, friendly and managed the time at each place and the details of the visits extremely well. His driving was excellent too”
Hike Hierve el Agua, swim in thermal pools, visit a family mezcal maker, and enjoy local food on a small-group Oaxaca day trip.
“We tend to avoid bus tours and tourist crowds, but still want to take in the beauty of local sites. That's why were were so happy to come across Carlos's hike. We got to Hierve el Agua early before the tourists and had the place to ourselves to take photos and go for a swim. It was much more enjoyable than having to fight the crowds. We also beat the heat by starting our hike early. Carlos shared some cultural history and pointed out various plants and sites. The most amazing part was reaching the waterfall at La Salina which had no tourists, no locals and was this incredible hidden…”
Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua and mezcal day tour, with bakery tasting, local food, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“What an amazing experience from start to finish. Our tour guide Adriel was so knowledgeable, and very professional. We have learned so much about Oaxaca, the surrounding towns and the Mexican culture. The bread was delicious at the artisan bakery, accompanied by a briefing. We arrived at Hierve el Agua, and it wasn't crowded so we enjoyed the hike, swim, views, and petrified waterfalls. It was absolutely stunning. We finished in the Mezcal factory, and the drink was high quality and delicious. The small group size made such a difference, and great value for money. Keep doing what you do, it was brilliant.”
Review of Oaxaca’s full-day tour to Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a 40-flavor mezcal tasting.
“Long day, but totally worth it! I loved the variety of activities, the fun international group and the masterful tour guide. I felt that I got to SEE Oaxaca, from pre Columbia to modern times. The calcified waterfalls were better that any pictures I saw before hand and were the highlight of the day. There was a great balance of tour and solo time.”
Explore Oaxaca’s agave fields, artisanal mezcal production, unlimited tastings, and local food on this six-hour small-group tour.
“Our tour guide was amazing. We had so many tastings and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Taste seven Oaxacan moles with seven artisanal mezcals in a small English-language tasting led by a certified sommelier.
“How to make contact. Location is easy with your map. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and enguaging. She is a history buff also.”
Tour Oaxaca’s agave fields, family mezcal distillery, generous tasting, and traditional meal in Mitla with guide Alvaro.
“The distillery itself is a marvel of rustic charm and authenticity. The copper stills, wooden fermentation vats, and stone tahonas (mills) are all integral parts of the mezcal-making process”
Explore Oaxaca’s mezcal country with agave fields, working distilleries, pulque, and up to 13 tastings during this five-hour tour.
“The tour was wonderful was a great learning experience. I guide was very informative!”
Review of Oaxaca’s private 9-hour tour to Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and a mezcal tasting, with practical tips and value advice.
“We chose the earliest plan. First we went to “Hierve el agua “. It was only us and the view was amazing! And we went to the restaurant for an early lunch. It was so yummy!! ( I had chille rellenos and my husband had a tlayuda) After that we went to the rug maker and had a great time tasting mezcal. At the end of the day we visited Monte Alban. Our guide was great! We recommend this tour to anyone who comes to Oaxaca. Also if you come during the rainy season be sure to bring an umbrella.”
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