Top 3 Apoala & Waterfall Hikes from Oaxaca

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North of the city the Mixteca opens into the Apoala canyon, with a waterfall at the head of it and a village that has farmed the valley floor for centuries. Here are the best hikes and canyon trips: how much walking each involves, whether you swim, how long the drive runs, and what a day out there costs.

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Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls and Pools Tour

1.Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls and Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 248 reviews · 8 hours · from $40Our pick

Ride from Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua for 3 hours to explore petrified waterfalls and mineral pools. Entrance and food cost extra.

“They took us there and back, it was great. We checked options like buses and taxis and we wouldn’t have saved that much and seemed like a hassle. The place is amazing and we were able to explore and chill.”

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July 26, 2026