Top Experiences in Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places in the surrounding area in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty, since we will visit Hier el agua very early to avoid crowds and tour the only place in the world that has petrified waterfalls, we will try the local cuisine at lunch time in a local market, we will appreciate the effort and value of making wool rugs, one of the most important Oaxacan crafts and finally we will admire natural beauties as is the Tule tree, which is the widest tree in the world; The goal is to show you the beauty of Oaxaca by traveling like a local and that at the end of the tour you can take away a better perspective of the essence of Oaxaca.

The tule tree is the widest tree that exists in the world with an age of more than two thousand years, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes during the tour.

We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.

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

Let's get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. Designed for people who enjoy taking recreational bike rides and want to see special places. We carry out our experience with a professional team, we will leave from the city of Oaxaca by bicycle, we will visit several places in 2 towns in Oaxaca. The first is 10 km from the city and is the warm town of Santa María El Tule where we will visit the gastronomy market and we will be able to have a traditional breakfast (option with Food), then we will visit the majestic ancient tree. The second place 6 km from Tule is Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, we go to the town dam and if we have time we can visit the house - workshop of a leather or skin artisan and a traditional bread workshop.
Note: The departure and return is by bicycle and from the office or designated space in the city center (35 round km on average). It is necessary to have experience using a bicycle.

The tour begins when our driver meets you in your hotel lobby or Airbnb. Our first stop will be the majestic Tule Tree, an ancient giant that has seen centuries of history go by. Admire its immensity, immersing yourself in the connection between nature and mythology that surrounds it.
Teotitlán del Valle is our next stop, where the art of textiles comes to life, dyes with natural pigments that reflect centuries of tradition and culture.
Our next destination is San Martín Tilcajete, you will be surprised with the vibrant Alebrijes, figures that come to life. The tour takes us to San Bartolo Coyotepec, where black pottery becomes an expression of beauty and craftsmanship. Here, you will discover the ancestral legacy embodied in each piece, a true masterpiece of ceramics.
Our tour ends around 5 in the afternoon, when we will return to your hotel or airbnb with an unforgettable experience.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to take other tours, make sure you don't repeat the places to visit.

Privately enjoy this guided tour aboard a comfortable and safe family van.
Immerse yourself in a natural spa and enjoy the impressive views at Hierve el Agua.
Get to know the weaving of wool rugs in Teotilán del Valle.
Learn the process of making artisan mezcal, taste it and choose your favorite.
Discover the majesty of the Tule Tree, as well as its stories and legends.

Exclusive and Private Tour: 1-7 people maximum per Vehicle.
you walk with those who want to go.

We always have a qualified driver and a certified guide in our services we never drive and talk at the same time your safety comes first.

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We participate directly in the growth of sustainable development in general. We are natives of Oaxaca. We have the insurance, certifications and permits to offer the tourist service. We are from Oaxaca. We offer: security, hygiene and warmth. Go!

It is the largest tree in the world! Located in the beautiful town of Santa Maria del Tule where this variety of trees abounds, the Ahuehuete or Sabino, the national tree of Mexico par excellence. The route is 55 minutes by bicycle from the center of the City of Oaxaca to this town, knowing the importance that surrounds this place developed under pre-Hispanic and contemporary cultures. You will be guided by a local guide with realistic perspectives on the environment and nature.

Excellent way to have fun outdoors during the morning or afternoon, without a doubt we try to increase the use of bicycles in this city to have a healthy lifestyle while having fun, socializing and getting to know unique natural landscapes that we cannot regularly see. with the car!

Let's enjoy the tour outside the City! ...I give you the bikes, helmets, guide and assistance along the way! The total round trip to the center of Oaxaca is 3 hours.

Our first stop is in front of the majestic Tule Tree, a gigantic ancestor that has seen many centuries go by in history.
Then, we will go deep into the archaeological site of Mitla. You will feel the energy of the steps that echoed there many centuries ago while you explore the patios and the intricate mosaic designs that decorate the walls.
Our next stop will take you to the Petrified Waterfalls at Hierve el Agua. We will be here one hour and then we will stop at a buffet with authentic Oaxacan Food.
At Teotitlan del Valle you will witness the ability and passion of local craftsmen that creating authentic works of art using ancestral techniques.
To finish this unforgettable journey, we will go to an authentic mezcal distillery. Its aromas and unique flavors will transport you to Oaxaca's own essence. Enioy a tasting that will bring your senses to life and that will give you a pleasing gift to your taste.
Our tour ends around 7:00 p.m. with the drop off at your hotel or airbnb.

Experience the essence of Oaxaca with our exclusive, tailored tours. Enjoy a safe, unhurried exploration of each remarkable place with ample time to savor every moment. Delight in a private and customized journey, where all entrances are included, breakfast is served, and drinks are on us. Book with us for an unforgettable, leisurely adventure through Oaxaca's wonders.

This will be a beautiful and safe bike ride to see the massive and ancient "El Tule" tree, which is famous for being the widest tree in the world.

The road we'll take is mainly used by locals so you'll get to see more about authentic Oaxaca and the outskirts of the city.

El Tule tree is located inside a gated churchyard in the picturesque town of Santa Maria del Tule. It is the widest tree in the world. It's 40 meters in height, 58 meters in circumference, and about 2,000 years old.

The Baroque-style church is called Templo de Santa María de la Asunción and dates from the 18th century.

Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 15 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without rush. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group.

During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a certified guide (english or spanish speaking) and a driver in a modern and comfortable vehicle according with the number of passengers. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays.

We will pick you up at your hotel's lobby at your starting selected time, we will visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Tule Tree (more than 2000 years old), Teotitlan del Valle (artisans create beautiful wool rugs), Mitla (archaeological site), Herve el Agua and Mezcal factory.

A great experience that the guides and operators will give you a warm welcome and good service. The best experience in oaxaca

Explore the beauties that the state of Oaxaca has for you!

We are a Oaxacan family knowledgeable about the history of our state, we are dedicated to offering the best experiences in each scheduled visit, the mezcal route leaves us unparalleled experiences and learning from each culture of our state.

Hierve el agua offers us walks, landscapes and popular places to swim. Mitla offers us history and textile creation, where we will see embroidery and an archaeological zone that, although small, is one of the most beautiful in the region. Teotitlán del Valle you will learn the creation of handmade colors and the elaboration of wool rugs. We will visit a mezcal distillery where you will taste the most traditional drink of the state. Arbol del Tule, you will know the history of one of the oldest and largest specimens in the world.

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Ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the most important touristic attractions from Oaxaca in two days.

Monte Alban and Mitla are the main archaeological sites in Oaxaca, both sites are the most visited by Oaxaca visitors.

With this combo, in two consecutive days you will enjoy following tours:

>> Monte Alban Route to visit the archaeological site, then, the artisan village of Arrazola (handcraft Alebrijes), continue to Exconvent of Culiapam and San Bartolo Coyotepec (black pottery)

>> Mitla Route, visit the Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle (wool carpets), Mitla Arqueological site, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Factory.

There 2 options to operate this tour, either in a shared group (you will be added to a group of tourist around 15 people per group) or you can select the Private Option if you are traveling with family and / or friends. In private you will have the opportunity to extend your visit and take ideal picture without rush.

Recognized as the Oaxacan haute cuisine, it is an avant-garde cuisine, with the most creative and modern dishes with the personal touch of the chefs. you go to the region of Santiago Matatlán, where you learn about the production process of handmade mezcal and you fall in love with the aromas and flavors of the distillate.

- In your gastronomical experience: In attempting to marry deliciousness with sustainability, the chef emphasize ingredients from the region,locals, fresh & organics.

-Drinks are included and tasting mezcal

- We avoid big group of tourist.

-You will visit a destillery ( Palenque ) the Mezcal Production. You will see how Mezcal is made. you will be able to taste differents Mezcal

-Tasting Mezcal , you will visit how the Production of this drink is made and in addition you will visit the Agave Plants Fields.

Escape from the city! This half-day tour to Tule and Santo Domingo will give you the necessary dose of nature, physical activity and adrenaline that you are looking for, not to mention the beautiful views you will have throughout the entire journey and the security of riding with a team of professionals.

You will see an old road that linked the "Mancomunated Towns" of the mountains with the city and which is the original entrance to the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca.

Required level: Intermediate
Pavement: 30%
Trail MTB: 70%
Total kms: 40kms
Elevation: +300m
Total altitude: 1,700 mals

On our tour you will have enough time to enjoy 4 of the must-see attractions in Oaxaca, we do not do quantity, we do quality.

As your first stop, you will visit a traditional rug workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. Access to this facility is by invitation only. Here you can learn about the dyeing and weaving process to make a beautiful rug.

Our second destination is the incredible Hierve el Agua, here you can enjoy Oaxacan nature, petrified waterfalls, natural pools and optional hiking.

The third spot is a beautiful Mezcal distillery where you will not only learn about the mezcal process, you will also be able to try different types of mezcal and observe interesting species of maguey.

Finally we will visit the great Tule tree, you can take photos and enjoy what Oaxacan nature is capable of.

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We will pick you up at the hotel where you are staying in Oaxaca, beginning our visit to the famous El Tule tree, the thousand-year-old ahuehuete, the widest tree in the world, weighing 509 tons. We will go to Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec town of weavers who use ancestral techniques to make and paint their rugs, shaping their own designs.
We will visit the archaeological zone of Mitla, a city that achieved the evolution of Zapotec architecture. Its name means "place of the dead". The extraordinary decoration in fretwork on its walls stands out. Mitla is now one of the 6 magical towns of Oaxaca.
We will visit the spectacular petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, one 30 m high and the other 12 m high, formed by carbonated water that falls from springs located in the upper part of the rocks.
Our last one will be a Mezcal factory where we will learn about the process of this drink, and we will enjoy a tasting of the different flavors.

We are a group of certified guides curating Private Tours to show you Oaxaca the best way! Customazing your Tour according to your preferences, traveling in confortable cars, knowledge staff, friendly service and at the same time supporting the local economy by visiting indigenous business, small workshops run by local families to offer you more that a Tour, a great Experience.

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♦ “The legendary Tule Tree” as you have seen it on TV!! ♦

One of the natural wonders: the legendary Tule Tree, which is more than 2000 years old, in its trunk, branches and roots we can see animal figures; We will continue towards the archaeological zone of Mitla, the city of the dead unmatched by its varied ornamentation of its foundations, achieved through the system of geometric designs. Later we will go to Teotitlán del Valle, where the famous wool rugs are made with artisanal and hand-woven processes, we will continue our tour to Hierve el Agua, where you can admire the beautiful petrified waterfalls. To conclude our tour we will visit a Mezcal Distillery where you can taste the varieties of flavors.

Embark on a journey to the Mexican culture, history and nature of Oaxaca!

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◆◆ Hierve el Agua ◆◆
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Enjoy 2 days in Oaxaca. We will travel from Bahías de Huatulco to the city of Oaxaca at 6:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, approximately 6 hours to reach the first tourist attraction to visit. Enjoy the Mezcal tasting in a palenque where you will observe the Mezcal elaboration process. Discover the history of the archaeological zone of Mitla. Appreciate a spectacular view from the petrified waterfalls Hierve el Agua. Let's explore the thousand-year-old secret of the Zapotecs with the observation of the elaboration of artisanal textiles.
We will appreciate the gigantic Tree of Tule and we will know the architecture and history of the ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
We will walk and we will know the history of the Archaeological zone of Monte Alban and we will appreciate the process of elaboration of the Alebrijes.
We will observe the process of elaboration of the black clay and we will visit a town in the San Jose mountains of the Pacific.

This is a full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch.

Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet.

A busy day exploring the region’s unique and most treasured assets, beginning with a short stop at the magnificent Tule Tree.
Next up is a guided tour of ancient Mitla, and enjoying the busy market at the gates of the archeological site, good for food and crafts.

Additional hiking, swimming and food are afternoon options at iconic “petrified waterfall” Hierve El Agua, where we’ve planned plenty of time to soak it all in.

Learn about Oaxaca’s renowned local mescal tradition on our way back to the city and, if you wish, a tasting.

Experience the ultimate day trip in Oaxaca with our extensive itinerary tour.

Perfect for those staying just a few days, this tour is a comprehensive exploration of the region, spanning over 10 hours to ensure you encounter the essential sights of Oaxaca.

Our journey begins at the awe-inspiring Tule tree, a living testament to over 2,000 years of history. Next, we delve into the rich tradition of rug weaving at a renowned workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, home to esteemed master artisans.

The adventure continues with a visit to the captivating Mitla Archaeological Site, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and mysterious allure.

Cap off the day with a visit to Hierve el Agua, a natural wonder boasting petrified waterfalls, offering a surreal experience like no other in Oaxaca.

As we return to the city, indulge in a visit to a traditional mezcal distillery, where complimentary mezcal samples await, adding a flavorful conclusion to your unforgettable journey.

Ride to the Tule tree, one of the largest attractions in Oaxaca, on an MTB tour along a single track excellent for all levels where you will leave behind the cars and the typical path that is normally taken to enter nature and the mountains that They lead directly to this spectacular place, along the way you will have incredible views of the mountains that surround the state and fun sections with the perfect dose to make you smile, not to mention the excellent food and air quality that you will find throughout the entire journey.

We also offer the guide-only service at the entrance of the cycle path safely, with a separate charge for bicycle rental (with helmet and safety lock included) so you can enjoy it for as long as you want without hurry and do it at your own pace. We have 2hrs, 3hrs and 5hrs services.