One of the most extraordinary natural beauties is the gigantic Sabino called "El Árbol del Tule", it has a height of 40 meters, a diameter of 52.58 meters, a weight of 509 tons and approximately 2000 years of antiquity.Artisans create rugs made with natural wool on domestic looms, using natural dyes for their coloring, their designs range from codices to pictorial reproductions of Tamayo, Miró, Matisse, Toledo and Picasso.His name is of Nahuatl origin and means "Place of the Dead". It is a Zapotec ceremonial center, residence of the ecclesiastical power. The harmony of its buildings and the proportion of its courtyards are highlighted by the extraordinary decoration of its walls in frets, it is a unique representation in Mesoamerica.It is believed that it was a sacred place of the ancient Zapotecs. The fossilized waterfalls stand out, one 30m high and the other 12m high, formed by the carbonated water that falls from springs located in the upper part of the crags. The spring area that gives rise to this, has been used to create a large pool that has become a natural spa for its thermal waters.This visited valley is one of the most important mezcal producers in the state. There are a large number of mezcal factories and outlets, you will discover the Mezcal process at Rancho Zapata. Oaxaca is known as the "Mezcal Capital of the World".
Mexico · Archaeology
Private Family Tour visitng Mitla, Mezcal Factory, HIerve el Agua
The journey
- 01 Private tour for families or groups of 4 to 15 people
- 02 Visit the ancient Tule Tree, estimated to be over 2,000 years old
- 03 Explore Mitla, an important Zapotec ceremonial site
- 04 See the natural rock formations and pools of Hierve el Agua
- 05 Discover traditional wool rug weaving in Teotitlán del Valle
- 06 Learn about mezcal production at a local factory
- 07 Travel with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide
- 08 Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable private vehicle
Discover some of Oaxaca’s most iconic sights on a private day tour designed for families and small groups. Travel at your own pace as you visit the ancient Tule Tree, the weaving traditions of Teotitlán del Valle, the archaeological site of Mitla, the natural pools and rock formations of Hierve el Agua, and a local mezcal factory.
With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a certified guide in English or Spanish, this experience offers a comfortable and flexible way to explore. Enjoy the freedom to spend more time at the places that interest you most, without the rush of a larger group itinerary.
The fossilized waterfalls stand out, one 30m high and the other 12m high, formed by the carbonated water that falls from springs located in the upper part of the crags.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop off at your hotel
- Comfortable vehicle according the number of passengers
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- This is a Private service, passengers pickup is included. If your hotel is not listed, do not worry, you can add your address (for example an Airbnb location). Otherwise we will be in contact with you before tour date, so we can clarify what hotel or address you will stay.
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