[2025 Roaguia Attraction] Travel Guide for Hierve el Agua (Updated Apr)

Hierve el Agua is located in the city of San Lorenzo Albaradas, about 70 kilometers east of Oaxaca, Mexico. Along the way, you will pass Mitla and drive on an unpaved private road. You need to pay for the entrance fee yourself. 25 Peso/person The most special thing here is that the natural pool shows a dreamy green color. When you soak in the pool, you can see the mountainous landscape, which makes people feel like they are in the sky. When the water flows downward, it is washed out with rich minerals. The unique petrified landscape looks like a vast canyon from a distance. #Mexico #Travel cool experience #AttractionsPhotographyGuide#romantic journey

I had no clue what to expect when I went to Hierve el Agua, but it turned out to be amazing! The natural pools at the top are so cool—definitely one of the best Insta spots in Oaxaca. The view from up there is gorgeous, with the mountains and pools right in front of you. There is a path that takes you down to the base of the hill and even though It’s a bit of a hike, but the rock formations that look like frozen waterfalls are so worth it and look so much more impressive from the bottom. A tip: wear good shoes because the trail is rocky and slippery. It’s best to go early to avoid the crowds. I’m really glad I made the trip! #northamericatrip #mexico #oaxaca

Hierve el Agua It means "boiling water" in Spanish. As the name suggests, it is a place where hot water (= hot springs) springs up. The highlight of this spectacular view in Oaxaca is the mysterious topography created by natural hot springs. Hierve el Agua was revered as a sacred place by the people living in this area (Oaxaca Valley). It is also known as the only place in Latin America with an irrigation system, built by the Zapotec people 2,500 years ago, and is undergoing archaeological research. #Mexico #Oaxaca #HierveelAgua