Hierve el agua half day tour
Overview
Discover Hierve el Agua without rushing: petrified waterfalls, natural pools, and landscapes.
This excursion takes you directly to Hierve el Agua as the only stop, so you can make the most of your visit to one of the most surprising natural settings in Oaxaca.
3 hours of free time to enjoy at your own pace: immerse yourself in its natural pools, explore the trails, admire the petrified waterfalls from its viewpoints, or simply relax while contemplating the mountains. Don't forget your camera!
An ideal experience for those who want to dedicate their visit completely to Hierve el Agua, without combining it with other attractions.
• The entrance is not included: consider $70 MXN per person, in cash.
• Bring at least an additional $200 MXN if you wish to buy food, drinks, or snacks inside the place; they do not accept cards.
• Come breakfast beforehand as we will not make stops to eat during the trip.
• Bring swimsuit, towel, comfortable footwear, hat, and water.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide certificate within the unit
- Guided walk to the petrified waterfall
- Lunch
- Entrace $70 mx
Meeting Location
5 de Mayo 300
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hierve el Agua
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for people suffering from high blood pressure or altitude sickness
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6181P45
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guide certificate within the unit.
- Guided walk to the petrified waterfall.
- Lunch.
- entrace $70 mx.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hierve el agua half day tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for people suffering from high blood pressure or altitude sickness
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hierve el agua half day tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide certificate within the unit
- Guided walk to the petrified waterfall
- Lunch
- Entrace $70 mx
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for people suffering from high blood pressure or altitude sickness
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
