Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Teotilán and Mezcal factory
ID: GYG539244-933075
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Begin at the 2000-year-old Tule Tree, explore Mitla's ruins, see Hierve el Agua's beauty, learn about Teotitlán del Valle's wool rug craft, & finish with a mezcal distillery tour and tasting
The tour will begin by visiting the majestic Tule Tree, an ahuehuete that is more than 2000 years old.
From Tuesday to Sunday don´t miss Mitla, a town and municipal seat in the state of Oaxaca, famous for being the site of the archaeological ruins of Mitla.
Continue to Hierve el agua, it is in the heart of a steep mountain range that during the dry season is characterized by its extreme aridity. Natural beauty is not the only attraction of this site.
Later we will visit Teotitlán del Valle, a community where residents are dedicated to making handicrafts on a pedal loom, with wool rugs standing out. An artisan will demonstrate how they obtain the different colors with natural products such as cochineal, indigo, etc.
On the route, a stop of 1 hour will be made in a mezcal distillery to learn about the process of its elaboration in an artisanal way and we will have a tasting of this famous Oaxacan drink
Highlights
- Learn abut the ancient 2000-year-old Tule Tree.
- Explore Mitla's famous archaeological ruins (Tue-Sun).
- Experience the unique beauty of Hierve el Agua in a steep mountain range.
- Discover Teotitlán del Valle's wool rug craftsmanship with natural dyes.
- Visit a mezcal distillery for an artisanal production tour and tasting.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
