Hierve el Agua, at 1821 metres in the heart of the Sierra Madre del Sur, was sacred to the ancient Zapotec. Its water nourished their crops within a mountainous region of extreme seasonal aridity.

Hierve el Agua is located 40-some miles southeast of Oaxaca City, but the drive takes around 90 minutes. For more information, check out Visit Mexico's website. Popular Tours.

In 2024, Hierve el Agua and its pools were named by Culture Trip as one of the eight best things to do in Oaxaca state, so you'll want to remember your swimming costume and have a dip.

Hierve el Agua is located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, ... The 12 m waterfall is called ‘Cascada Chica’ (small waterfall) and flows off a base that is about 60 m wide.

Mexico boasts some truly exquisite scenery. From the deep, dramatic cliffs and valleys of the Copper Canyons in Chihuahua and the stunning petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca to the ...

The first time I saw a photograph of it, I remember feeling that I had to see Hierve el Agua in person. Nestled amid the rugged desert mountains of the state of Oaxaca stand two sheer cliffs that seem ...

In 2024, Hierve el Agua and its pools were named by Culture Trip as one of the eight best things to do in Oaxaca state, so you'll want to remember your swimming costume and have a dip.

Why Hierve el Agua closed As Oaxaca’s star has risen over the last decade, so has the popularity of Hierve el Agua. In 2015, tourist arrivals in Oaxaca increased 20 percent over the previous ...