Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua and Yagul: Private day trip

Marvel at Mexico's most extraordinary natural phenomenon, where mineral-rich springs create massive petrified waterfalls resembling frozen cascades over dramatic cliff faces. Experience swimming in natural infinity pools with spectacular valley views while learning about unique geological processes creating calcium carbonate formations. Explore hiking trails leading to viewpoints offering panoramic photography opportunities and different perspectives of the petrified falls. Visit traditional weaving cooperatives where local women demonstrate backstrap loom techniques and natural dye processes while selling authentic textiles and crafts. Local restaurants serve traditional Zapotec cuisine while the site's dramatic setting and swimming opportunities create unforgettable natural experiences in one of Mexico's most photographed destinations. The site's hours are 7:00 to 17:00, and it's best to carry cash for the modest entry and parking fees.

Discover this dramatic Zapotec fortress city crowning a rocky hilltop where defensive walls and residential complexes reveal sophisticated urban planning and military architecture. Explore the largest ball court in Oaxaca, elaborate palace complexes, and underground tombs adorned with intricate decorations that showcase Zapotec artistic achievements and burial customs. Climb to the fortress acropolis for panoramic views across the Tlacolula valley while examining defensive walls and residential areas. The site's strategic position controlled valley trade routes while its preserved architecture demonstrates Zapotec adaptation to hilltop terrain. Local guides explain astronomical alignments, architectural techniques, and the site's role in regional political networks while hiking trails provide access to caves and additional archaeological features.The site is open from 9:00 to 16:00 most days, but it is best to verify its opening status locally.