Flavors and landscapes Hierve el Agua Mezcal Textiles y Chocolate

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Flavors and landscapes Hierve el Agua Mezcal Textiles y Chocolate

By TONALLI TOURS OAXACA

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9h
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Overview

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.

Activity location

Hierve el Agua
- Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hierve el Agua
- Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

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SUV or Chevrolet Suburban

9h
English

Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
SUV or Chevrolet Suburban: New model large vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance

Includes pickup: We move to the place where the traveler is staying
Pickup included

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Languages available

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Price details

P 33,271.95 x 1 TravelerP 33,271.95

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Toyota Hiace (VAN)

9h
English

Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
Toyota Hiace: New model vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance, ideal for groups of families or friends.
Pickup included

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Languages available

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Price details

P 43,778.88 x 1 TravelerP 43,778.88

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SUV pickup truck

9h
English

Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
SUV pickup truck: New model large vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance
Pickup included

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Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 23,815.71 x 1 TravelerP 23,815.71

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Luxury Mercedes Sprinter

9h
English

Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: 8 hours : Being a private service you can add time
Water and soft drinks
Luxury Mercedes Sprinter: Climate-controlled vehicle with passenger insurance, wider than a standard van, ideal for groups of up to 15 people.

Pickup included

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Languages available

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Price details

P 56,036.97 x 1 TravelerP 56,036.97

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Premium sedan

9h
English

Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
Premium sedan: New model vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance
Pickup included

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Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 19,262.71 x 1 TravelerP 19,262.71

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What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Admission fee
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Chocolate tasting with traditional cook included
Meals
Breakfast
Gratuities

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Teotitlán del Valle (Pass by)

We start in Teotitlán del Valle, here you will discover the richness of Zapotec textile art, where artisans use sheep wool and natural dyes such as cochineal grain, indigo and other pigments extracted from plants and minerals. You will see how, in traditional pedal looms, they transform these materials into mats and textiles full of color, history and ancient symbolism. You can accompany each stage of the process, from washing and dyeing the wool to the final fabric. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take a unique handcrafted piece, a memory that captures the living essence of this Oaxacan culture.

Hierve el Agua

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Explore Hierve el Agua, a spectacular natural site where mineral-rich waters have formed petrified waterfalls and natural pools. Surrounded by a stunning landscape of mountains, this place is ideal for connecting with nature, enjoying hikes and capturing unforgettable views. A must stop for those looking for natural beauty in Oaxaca.

Santiago Matatlan

1h

stop at an artisan mezcal factory to discover the care and passion behind each bottle. You’ll know how agave is selected, which can take up to 25 years to mature, and how it cooks slowly in stone ovens, which gives it that characteristic smoky flavor. Then you will see the traditional grinding process with the tahona, and how the must naturally ferments in wooden or stone tubs. Finally, distillation in copper or mud stills preserves the unique aromas and nuances that make mezcal an Oaxacan gem. By sampling its different varieties, you will understand why this distillate is so much more than a drink – it is bottled history, tradition and culture to share.

Santa Ana del Valle (Pass by)

You will have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Dalia, one of the great traditional cooks of Oaxaca, guardian of ancient recipes and techniques that have been passed down through generations. You’ll experience the unique experience of observing and participating in the artisanal elaboration of chocolate, from roasting beans to grinding, while listening to the stories and cultural significance behind this millennial process. Then, you can enjoy a home-cooked meal prepared with fresh and local ingredients, where each bite reflects the love, dedication and authentic essence of Oaxacan cuisine. This encounter is much more than a meal; it is a deep connection with the tradition and heart of Oaxaca.

Location

Activity location

Hierve el Agua
- Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hierve el Agua
- Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

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