Overview
We will enjoy nature with a walk in the Oaxacan sierra. We will visit Roaguia, where the beautiful petrified waterfalls known as Hierve el Agua are located. We tour the place and at the end we make our walk along trails and sidewalks towards the town of San Baltazar where we will see Las Salinas, a special place where the river and the rock formation that houses it is.
In San Baltasar we will have a traditional meal in the house of the settler and to close we will visit a palenque to taste mezcal from the area. In this tour we hope to become aware of the natural and cultural wealth of Oaxaca, of local consumption to help the economy of Oaxacan artisans and towns.
We will know and learn traditions (gastronomy, crafts) and special places (petrified waterfalls, towns, rivers, landscapes), we will have unique experiences and memories.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Safety and Hygiene Service
In-vehicle air conditioning
Mezcal tasting
Departure from hotel or house and return to it. Within the marked area.
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The office is on Macedonio Alcalá or Andador Turístico street, right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between the streets of Morelos and Murguía.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Oaxaca
3 hours
We begin our tour or experience by picking up tourists at their lodging places within the city, if they are outside the city center they are quoted in a central point. We will have a light breakfast (approximately 40 min.) and we will make a transfer of approximately 2 hours to reach the town of Roagia (Hierve el Agua).
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Hierve el Agua
3 hours
We visit the petrified waterfalls located in Roaguia, there we take a walk to see and enjoy the place. We will visit the place for approximately 1 hour, we will walk through the waterfalls until we reach the lowest part from where we will see the stalactites and stalagmites, the pre-Hispanic irrigation channels and we will return to the water pools. Later we will have some time to freshen up, and then continue the walk of approximately 3 hours along trails to the next location known as Las Salinas.
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4 hours
After the walk of approximately 3 hours, we have a rest in the Salinas, a space where we can cool off in the river, at the end we move to the town of San Baltazar Guelavila to eat (approximately 1 hr.) with a local family, we will taste traditional food of the local gastronomy. We will visit a local palenque where we will taste mezcal from the region. At the end of the tasting our experience concludes and we move to Oaxaca.
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Oaxaca
2 hours
At the end of the activities in San Baltazar Guelavila we return to the city of Oaxaca, this tour can take us approximately 2 hours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Hiking from Hierve el Agua to San Baltazar With and Without Food
Can I cancel Hiking from Hierve el Agua to San Baltazar With and Without Food for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11–12 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The office is on Macedonio Alcalá or Andador Turístico street, right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between the streets of Morelos and Murguía. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Safety and Hygiene Service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Mezcal tasting
- Departure from hotel or house and return to it. Within the marked area.
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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