FULL Oaxaca Experience (Small Groups)

This small-group tour covers four of Oaxaca's classic stops in a single outing: the Tule tree, a traditional rug workshop in Teotitlan del Valle, the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and a mezcal distillery with a tasting. The listing presents it as a way to see the main attractions around the city without rushing between them.

The Tule tree in Santa Maria del Tule is known as the tree with the largest trunk diameter in the world. Its real age is unknown, but estimates put it at more than 2,000 years. There is a park nearby where you can have a snack or simply rest for a while in the small town. The itinerary allots about 20 minutes.

At the mezcal stop you visit a high-quality distillery and learn how mezcal is made, then finish with a tasting of different types. The listing also mentions interesting species of maguey that you can observe on site. This stop is listed at about 60 minutes.

Hierve el Agua is the longest stop, at around 120 minutes. You can walk a hiking route around the natural pools that leads directly to them, or skip the hike and go straight to the water to cool off. The site has an area of small food stalls and plenty of drinks on offer.

In Teotitlan del Valle you visit the workshop of Gerardo, a Zapotec artisan from the fifth generation of his family of weavers. He demonstrates how rugs and other wool products are made, and the listing says the dyeing and weaving process is explained. This stop is listed at about 120 minutes. The description mentions a pause at a buffet restaurant between the stops.

The order of stops differs between the description and the itinerary, so the exact sequence on the day may vary; ask when you book. The inclusions list tickets to Hierve el Agua and the mezcal tasting, yet the exclusions list admission fees and brunch, so it is worth confirming exactly what is covered before you pay.

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, although it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. No meeting point is given in the listing, so confirm pick-up details with the operator after booking.