Hierve El Agua Sunrise and Overnight Camping Experience

5.0 (8 reviews) Oaxaca City, Mexico
Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • All entrance fees included
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Fully guided informative tour
  • Worry-free camping: Tent, warm sleeping bag and comfy sleeping mat will be provided.
  • Lunch (day 2) not included

What to expect

Day 1: Camping Beneath the Stars
  1. Oaxaca
    1h 30m
    MEET UP: Meet in the late afternoon to begin your journey. 1:30 hr drive southeast from Oaxaca. This itinerary is crafted so that it doesn't not get in the way with your other plans in town.
  2. Hierve el Agua
    2h · Admission ticket included
    SET UP CAMP (GEAR INCLUDED):
    Worry-free camping: Tent, warm sleeping bag and comfy sleeping mat will be provided.
    The team will set up your tent while you enjoy the evening.
  3. Hierve el Agua
    2h · Admission ticket included
    FREE TIME: Enjoy the beautiful views after sunset and spend the evening in Hierve el Agua as night falls
  4. Hierve el Agua
    1h · Admission ticket included
    DINNER (INCLUDED):
    Savor a delicious dinner at a local eatery and enjoy the evening.
  5. Hierve el Agua
    8h · Admission ticket included
    SLEEP TIME: Fall asleep beneath the stars surrounded by nature.
Day 2: Sunrise Magic
  1. Hierve el Agua
    2h · Admission ticket included
    SUNRISE: Wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise paint the mountains in gold, a truly magical sight.
  2. Hierve el Agua
    1h · Admission ticket included
    BREAKFAST (INCLUDED):
    After the sunrise, savor a freshly prepared local breakfast, featuring regional flavors and hot coffee.
  3. Hierve el Agua
    2h · Admission ticket included
    HIKE TIME: Begin the full circuit hike around rock formations and stunning view points without missing a thing!
    1:30-2 hr hike
  4. Hierve el Agua
    1h · Admission ticket included
    SWIM TIME: Finish the hike by the mineral-rich spring pools and take a refreshing swim after the hike
  5. Tlacolula
    45m
    LUNCH: Enjoy a delicious lunch in the bustling market of Tlacolula. Try barbacoa, huaraches, memelitas, quesadillas. (Lunch NOT included)

    Return to Oaxaca city at 2 pm approx.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet by front of the San Matias Jalatlaco church in Jalatlaco neighborhood

End point

We will meet by front of the San Matias Jalatlaco church in Jalatlaco neighborhood

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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